SQUASH Turks Turban - Winter Keeper A colorful buttercup type winter squash used as much for its decorative value as for eating. About 8 inches or more in diameter when mature, colors can be streaked with white, orange, red, yellow and green. Unbruised fruit can be stored for extended periods. Approximately 110 days to maturity. Special Directions for Short Season Climates SOWING: Sow seeds directly in garden in late spring after weather has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be started in individual peat pots indoors or in the greenhouse 2 to 3 weeks before setting out. Cover seeds with 1/2 to 3/4 inch fine soil well pressed down. SPACING: Plant about 6 to 8 seeds per hill spacing hills 3 to 4 feet apart. THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When plants are about 4 inches tall carefully thin or transplant to 3 healthiest plants per hill. GERMINATION: One to two weeks depending upon weather and soil warmth. Keep soil moderately moist during germination. Ed's Special Advice Rich, well drained soil in a sunny location, kept fairly well watered is ideal for squash. Avoid overwatering and continual use of high-nitrogen fertilizers. Gather before frost leaving part of stem attached. Cure fruit for one week in warm, dry spot. Store long term in 45" to 55` area. Return to:  Seed Rack   Visual Seed Rack