Cucurbita maxima CERTIFIED ORGANIC Mini sized hubbard Delicious and attractive Open pollinated CERTIFIED ORGANIC!  A scaled-down version of the standard Blue Hubbard. Baby Blue produces 1.8 - 2.8kg (4-6lb) fruit on compact semi-vine plants. Teardrop shaped squash have delicious orange flesh and pretty blue-gray skin. An attractive, flavourful variety for gardeners and commercial growers alike. Fruit store well through the winter 2 g - 10 Seeds Direct sow or transplant in late spring once the soil is warm. For transplants, start seeds indoors during the first two weeks of May. Optimal soil temperature: 25-35°C (77-95°F). Seeds should germinate in 7-14 days. Sow seeds 2cm (1″) deep. Sow 3 seeds in each spot where you want a plant to grow, and thin to the strongest plant. Space summer squash 45-60cm (18-24″) apart in rows 90-120cm (36-48″) apart. Give winter squash and pumpkins even more room with a minimum of 90-120cm (36-48″) apart in rows 120-180cm (48-72″) apart.