Lakota, Heirloom Winter Squash Seeds

Lakota — The Rare Lakota Sioux Heirloom Winter Squash With Sweet, Nutty Orange Flesh

Lakota squash was grown by the Lakota Sioux people as a staple food source — a rare Native American winter squash that was only widely available recently, and one that rewards the gardener with both beauty and exceptional flavor. Distinct pear-shaped fruits in striking red, orange, and green make it a stunning fall decoration, while the fine-grained orange flesh is sweet, nutty, and excellent for baking. Average weight is 5–7 pounds, with excellent storage that makes it a practical winter keeper as well as a beautiful one. 85–105 days.

Why Grow Lakota?

• Rare Lakota Sioux heirloom — a Native American staple only recently widely available
• Pear-shaped, red, orange & green fruits — stunning fall decoration
• Fine-grained orange flesh — sweet, nutty & excellent for baking
• 5–7 pound average weight — practical and manageable
• Excellent storage — a beautiful and practical winter keeper
• Open-pollinated heirloom — save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 65°F, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds 1 inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil. Space plants 36–48 inches apart in full sun. Water consistently. Harvest at 85–105 days when rind is hard. Cure at room temperature for 10–14 days before storage.

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