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Blue Ballet · Winter Squash

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Planting Schedule

Add Blue Ballet to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostJun 1st
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJun 29th
Harvest BeginsOct 2nd
Harvest EndsAug 1st

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 65°F and nights stay above 55°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 10 days first.
Direct sow preferred — this crop has sensitive roots and does not transplant well. If starting indoors, use biodegradable pots and disturb roots as little as possible when moving outdoors.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity95
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitVine
Support NeededTrellis
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)65
Min Night Temp (°F)55
Harden Off (days)10
Expert Note: For best results, wait to transplant until soil is reliably warm (and cover briefly if nights are cool) because cucurbits root-shock easily.