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- Days to maturity
- 95–105 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Hokkaido Stella Blue is an Asian hubbard type with round, slightly flattened blue fruit of 2 to 5 pounds. The flesh is dry and free of fibers, and the squash stores well, so it is a tidy keeper for the winter shelf. About 95 days on vining plants.
Hokkaido Stella Blue traits
- Round, slightly flattened blue fruit of 2 to 5 pounds
- Dry, fiberless flesh
- Keeps well in storage
- About 95 days
- Vining Asian hubbard type
Good for
- Roasting
- Soups
- Winter storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hokkaido Stella Blue this page | 95–105 days | Vining | — |
| Baby Blue Hubbard | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Black Forest | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Ballet | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Blue Kuri | 95 days | Vining | — |
| Cha-Cha | 95–96 days | Vining | — |
| Chirimen | 95–110 days | Vining | — |
Hokkaido Stella Blue FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Hokkaido Stella Blue?
Hokkaido Stella Blue is an Asian hubbard type with round, slightly flattened blue fruit of 2 to 5 pounds. The flesh is dry and free of fibers, and the squash stores well, so it is a tidy keeper for the winter shelf.
How many days to maturity is Hokkaido Stella Blue?
Hokkaido Stella Blue is listed at 95–105 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 Hokkaido Stella Blue compare with other winter squash varieties?
Hokkaido Stella Blue: 95–105 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Baby Blue Hubbard (95 days), Black Forest (95 days), Blue Ballet (95 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Hokkaido Stella Blue good for?
Hokkaido Stella Blue is grown for roasting, soups, winter 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
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- 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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