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Blue Hubbard Squash
intermediate difficulty · hardiness zones 3–10
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- April–June
- Greenhouse
- Not required
- Compact variant
- Not noted
Production planning estimate
Plan around small border planting per 8 sq ft
A starting estimate is 1 small border planting per 8 sq ft. That means one trap planting is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
8 sq ft per trap planting
Starting plan
— trap plantings
Planning note: A sacrificial trap crop for squash bugs and vine borers near summer squash, winter squash, or cucumbers. Needs more room than most trap crops.