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- Days to maturity
- 95 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Blue Ballet from Johnny's Selected Seeds (1996) is a hubbard cut down to dinner size. The smooth-skinned, blue-gray teardrop fruit weighs about 4 to 6 pounds and holds bright orange flesh that is fiberless, dense, dry and sweet, with the full hubbard flavor but none of the struggle of cutting a giant Blue Hubbard. Vines are compact, needing 4 to 6 feet, and each sets about two fruit. Sow an inch deep after frost in warm, compost-enriched soil. Cure ten days and it stores well for three to four months. Roast it halved with butter, or stuff it, since the size suits a single meal.
Blue Ballet traits
- Small blue hubbard type from Johnny's, 1996
- Smooth blue-gray teardrop fruit of 4-6 lb
- Bright orange, fiberless, dry and sweet flesh
- Compact vines needing 4-6 ft; about 2 fruit each
- Stores 3-4 months after a 10-day cure
Good for
- Roasting halved
- Stuffing
- Small-family portions
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ballet this page | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Blue Hubbard | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Black Forest | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Kuri | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Cha-Cha | 95–96 days | Vining | — |
| Chirimen | 95–110 days | Vining | — |
| Confection | 95 days | Vining | — |
Blue Ballet FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Blue Ballet?
Blue Ballet from Johnny's Selected Seeds (1996) is a hubbard cut down to dinner size. The smooth-skinned, blue-gray teardrop fruit weighs about 4 to 6 pounds and holds bright orange flesh that is fiberless, dense, dry and sweet, with the full hubbard flavor but none of the struggle of cutting a giant Blue Hubbard.
How many days to maturity is Blue Ballet?
Blue Ballet is listed at 95 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Blue Ballet compare with other winter squash varieties?
Blue Ballet: 95 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Blue Hubbard (95 days), Black Forest (95 days), Blue Kuri (95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Blue Ballet good for?
Blue Ballet is grown for roasting halved, stuffing, small-family portions, storage.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Winter Squash growing guide
- Training Pumpkin Vines: Laying Out Runners and Pinching Tips
- Growing Pumpkins Vertically: Trellis, Slings and Small-Garden Squash
- Hand Pollinating Pumpkins: Timing, Technique and Why Fruit Abort
- Pumpkin Growing Calendar: From Sowing to the Curing Shelf
- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
- All 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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