10 Seeds North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash Cucurbita maxima Heirloom Winter Squash

North Georgia Candy Roaster is a treasured heirloom winter squash originally developed in the southern Appalachian region. It produces large, elongated, banana-shaped fruits with smooth pinkish-tan skin and dense, sweet, orange flesh. This variety is highly regarded by gardeners for its excellent flavor, reliable productivity, and strong storage quality, making it a rewarding addition to the home vegetable garden.
The fruits are excellent for roasting, baking, soups, pies, and preserves, with a naturally sweet, smooth texture that holds up well in both savory and sweet dishes. Vines are vigorous and sprawling, producing heavy yields of sizable squash that keep well for months when cured and stored in a cool, dry location. A standout choice for autumn harvests and long-term pantry storage, this variety performs well in home gardens and is often grown as a seasonal staple crop.
Species: Cucurbita maxima
Variety: North Georgia Candy Roaster
Type: Winter squash, heirloom
Plant_Habit: Vining, sprawling
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, loamy
Days_to_Harvest: 100-120
Zones: 3-11
Germination: 7-14 days at 70-85F
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks before
Spacing: 36-48 inches between plants
Notes: Cure fruits for long-term storage