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Lakota Winter Squash Seeds

Lakota Winter Squash Seeds

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~2.0 g (~8 seeds)
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This gorgeous squash is much more than a decoration. A superior baking variety, it has fine-grained flesh with an enticing, sweet, nutty flavor. This adaptable winter squash stores well and, like all squash, is easy to grow from seed. 10- to 20-foot vines.

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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 85–100 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: Lakota Squash, Winter Squash (Learn more)

Native: Argentina and Uruguay

Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Dimensions: 10'–20' vines

Variety Info: 8"–10" long, 6"–8" in diameter and 4–8 lbs. Outer shell color most often is crimson flecked with deep green radiating from the blossom end, but can vary with growing conditions, and be mostly orange, or mostly green; flesh is deep orange. It is widely adaptable and tolerant to many conditions.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive

Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F.

When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Roots sensitive to disturbance; sow in 4" biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: 2–3 seeds per mound

Row Spacing: 8'

Thinning: When 3" leaves, thin to 1–2 per mound

Growing Info

Harvesting: Harvest when the squash's rind is hard enough that you can't dent it with your fingernail and before first frost. Cut stem, (don't break it off) leaving 2" of stem attached, which keeps the squash whole, leaving no opening for infection. Though fruits are hard and may seem indestructible, treat them gently; bruising can spoil squash.

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  • Mike S.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 4, 2025
    5 Stars

    Had to write a second review. I got 1-3 squash per vine and they’ve produced well through our mild seasons of zone 9b. These are delicious - replace any butternut squash recipe with this lakota squash - you won’t be disappointed. Cant wait to plant them again next year!

  • Mike S.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 16, 2024
    5 Stars

    These bad boys are taking over not just my garden, but my entire backyard. Description was not kidding when they said 10-20 ft vines - WOW. Plants were VERY slow to start, almost looked like they weren’t going to make it but then boom they took off and there’s no stopping them now. Great product. Zone 9b - southern florida.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Charles S.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jun 8, 2024
    5 Stars

    They are taking off now.

    I just have to look out for the squash borers.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Lisa K.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 16, 2024
    5 Stars

    This plant is growing so well and starting to fruit. I am excited to try it as this is a new squash to me.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Julie L.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Oct 26, 2023
    5 Stars

    Beautiful, easy to grow, delicious!