{"product_id":"squash-cinderella","title":"Squash - Cinderella","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eMinimum Seed Count: 15 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"565\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"565\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLooks straight out of a fairy tale! \u003c\/b\u003eCinderella Squash, also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eRouge Vif d’Étampes\u003c\/strong\u003e, is famous for its deeply flattened shape, vibrant orange-red color, and resemblance to the magical carriage from the classic Cinderella story. Though rare, this historic French heirloom has been grown for centuries and remains one of the most recognizable and beautiful squash varieties in the world. Beyond its storybook appearance, Cinderella offers rich, sweet flesh that is excellent for pies, soups, roasting, and baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"585\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"808\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"634\"\u003eSpecies: \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"662\"\u003ePlant Type: Winter squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eDays to Maturity: 95–110 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eFruit Weight: 15–35 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eFruit Color: Deep orange to reddish-orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eGrowth Habit: Vigorous trailing vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eDirect sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eIn cooler climates, seeds may be started indoors 2–3 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1018\"\u003ePlant seeds 1 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eChoose a location with full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eSpace plants 4–6 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eAllow 8–12 feet for vines to spread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eGrow in rich, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eFull sun (8+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1285\"\u003eFertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1337\"\u003eConsistent moisture throughout the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eMulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eFertilize regularly during the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eEncourage pollinators for maximum fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003eWater deeply during flowering and fruit development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eAvoid overhead watering when possible to reduce disease issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eHarvest when fruits develop their deep orange-red color and hard rind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eCut fruits from the vine, leaving several inches of stem attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eCure in a warm, dry location for 10–14 days before storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place for extended keeping quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1927\"\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2328\"\u003eCinderella Squash originated in France, where it has been cultivated since the 1800s under the name \u003cstrong data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eRouge Vif d’Étampes\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning \"Vivid Red of Étampes.\" The variety gained worldwide fame because of its striking resemblance to the pumpkin depicted in illustrations of Cinderella's magical carriage. 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