{"product_id":"north-georgia-candy-roaster-squash","title":"North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNorth Georgia Candy Roaster is a Southern heirloom winter squash\u003c\/strong\u003e with a distinctive pink, banana-like shape and a greenish-blue blossom-end mark. Grown on 8 to 10 foot vines, the fruits commonly reach 10 to 15 pounds. Once roasted, they have the highest sugar content of any winter squash, with stringless, creamy flesh excellent for pies, baking, and frying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Georgia Candy Roaster squash (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom winter squash, open-pollinated, non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink banana-style, 10 to 15 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVines:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 feet, yielding 3 to 6 squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pies, baking, frying, storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePies and baked desserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoasting and frying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong winter storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, stringless squash dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners with room for long vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after the soil has warmed and frost has passed, or start indoors a few weeks early. Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and give the long vines plenty of space. Cure the mature fruit in a warm, dry spot to deepen sweetness before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally sweet with smooth, creamy, stringless flesh that bakes into rich pies and purees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based family company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds and gardening supplies, with a mission to make growing your own food simple and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792558657814,"sku":"SQU31","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/SQU-NGeorgiaCandyRoasterAPW.jpg?v=1764687930","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/north-georgia-candy-roaster-squash","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}