Squash 'Long Island Cheese'

Long Island Cheese is an amazingly productive squash. The buff-colored fruits look like big cheese wheels. They are lightly ribbed and weigh 6-12 pounds. The deep orange flesh is full of antioxidants, and it makes wonderful pies and soups.

This high quality squash lasts for a long time in storage. Give the vigorous vines plenty of space. Heirloom from Long Island, New York, pre-1806.

Sowing Long Island Cheese Squash Seeds

Sow squash seeds outdoors after the last frost date, 1" deep. Sow in hills spaced 4-6' apart. Thin to 2 plants per hill. Full sun.

Home-grown seeds.