Squash Seeds - Winter - Chieftain Hybrid
80 days to maturity. Cucurbita moschata. Chieftain Hybrid Winter Squash Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid. This is suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Early compact butternut with uniform 2-pound fruit on powdery mildew-tolerant plants. Fine-grained, sweet orange flesh stores and ships well for reliable fall sales and steady home use. ~250 seeds/oz.
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Growing Chieftain Hybrid Winter Squash in the Vegetable Garden
Sow outdoors after frost when soils warm, or start indoors 3 to 4 weeks early in biodegradable cells to avoid root disturbance. Plant 2 to 3 seeds per hill and thin to the strongest plant. Give 36 to 48 inches between plants in rows 60 to 72 inches apart. Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Side-dress at vining and early fruit set. Encourage pollinators for the best yield. Train vines to keep aisles open, and set fruit on straw or boards to keep rinds clean and dry.
Harvesting of Chieftain Hybrid Winter Squash
Harvest when rinds are hard, color is fully tan, and stems begin to cork. Cut fruit with 2 to 4 inches of stem. Cure 10 to 14 days in a warm, dry, airy place, then store at 50 to 60 F with ventilation for several months.
About Chieftain Hybrid Winter Squash Garden Seeds
Chieftain PMT is an early butternut bred for compact plants, uniform 2-pound fruit, and dependable field performance. PMT indicates powdery mildew tolerance for cleaner foliage and extended production in warm, humid conditions.
With fine-grained, sweet flesh and tidy size, it is excellent for roasting halves, stuffing, slicing for sautés, and batch meal prep. The fruit ships and stores well, supporting market growers and busy home kitchens alike.
Expect steady yields with timely harvests and consistent irrigation during bloom and fruit fill.
Stories/Tips From Our Gardeners
"For peak sweetness, let fruits finish on the vine until the stem turns corky, then cure warm for two weeks before cool storage."
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Chieftain Hybrid Winter Squash Seeds Per Package:
- 4 g Packet - Approximately 25 Seeds
- 1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 250 Seeds
- 4 oz - Bulk - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Bulk - Approximately 20,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 100,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Chieftain Hybrid Winter Squash seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cucurbita moschata |
| Chieftain Hybrid Winter Squash Color: | Tan rind; deep orange flesh |
| Chieftain Hybrid Winter Squash Flavor: | Sweet, fine-grained, and nutty |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 80 |
| Days to Germination: | 7 to 14 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 36 to 48 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 60 to 72 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Vining |
| Soil Preference: | Rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; pH 6.0 to 6.8. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer 70 to 95 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 72 to 120 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 70 to 95 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Watch for squash vine borer, squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and powdery mildew. Use row covers until flowering and water at the soil line to reduce foliar disease. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat, Humidity |