Winter Squash Seeds, Calabaza de Castilla

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How to Grow Calabaza de Castilla Winter Squash

Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in the spring soon after the last frost. These take a while to grow, so it's important to plant as soon as possible. Warm soil is needed, at least 70°F. Form the soil into a one-foot diameter mound three or four inches tall. Space the mounds four to eight feet apart. On each mound plant one seed, or two if desired but thin to one plant per mound. Keep the soil moist and fertilize as needed.

Harvesting Calabaza de Castilla Winter Squash

Harvest when the squash rind is hard, and the squash has turned completely brown, looking somewhat like a light brown pumpkin. Cut the squash from the vine with a knife, leaving a few inches of stem.

After harvest, winter squash should be left in the sun for a few days to cure before storing.

Culinary Tips

This can be used in a variety of dishes and can be prepared like pumpkin for pie or used in any dish that calls for winter squash. A traditional recipe is the Calabaza en Tacha, which is a Mexican candied pumpkin recipe.

Seeds Per Package:

• 3 g packet - Approximately 15 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 170 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 680 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 2,720 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 13,600 Seeds