{"product_id":"seed-savers-long-island-cheese-squash","title":"Seed Savers Long Island Cheese Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eEast Coast historic variety long remembered as a great pie squash by people in New York and New Jersey. Mentioned as early as 1806 by Bernard McMahon of Philadelphia. Named for its resemblance to a wheel of cheese. Flattened, ribbed, buff-colored pumpkins average 6-12 pounds. Sweet deep orange flesh. Good keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90-100 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, deep orange flesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinter squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlattened, ribbed, buff-colored fruits grow to 6-12 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood keeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety works for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSautéing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo prepare your squash, rinse the exterior and then cut in half and remove the seeds before baking, roasting, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter squash can be pureed and sweetened as an addition to breads, muffins, cakes and pies. Diced and roasted squash can be tossed in warm salads of grains and nuts or with sautéed kale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2c4712;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Sow seeds outdoors in 12\" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect Seed: 1\" Deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin: To 3-4 Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seed Savers Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48678729613535,"sku":"1050-P25","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0022\/3110\/7693\/files\/1050-long-island-cheese-squash.avif?v=1774391661","url":"https:\/\/market.coppercreeklandscapes.com\/products\/seed-savers-long-island-cheese-squash","provider":"Copper Creek Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}