Squash Buttercup

Code: M6850

Very sweet variety, keeps well - genius!

A home variety producing green fruit with orange flesh. Sweet and dry to absorb flavour. A trailing variety, so allow plenty of room for lots of squash.

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Planting Instruction
Specs & Warranty

Planting Instruction

How to Sow: Choose a well-drained site in full sun. Sow these seeds in trays for subsequent transplanting or, after frosts, sow directly in a well prepared seedbed. Sow seeds 10 cm apart, in groups 2 m apart to a depth of 2 cm.
Seedling Care: Keep the seedbed or trays evenly moist during the germination period of 10-14 days. Apply fruit fertiliser two weeks after germination for healthier plants and maximum crop. Protect your seedlings from slugs, snails and insect pests; go to mcgregors.co.nz for appropriate plant health and pest control products.
Hints & Tips: To store after harvest, put in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place, making sure the fruit isn't touching.
Our seeds are not treated with Neonicotinoids.
These seeds are not pasteurised.

Specs & Warranty

Seed Count	Approx. 15 seeds
Botanical Name	Cucurbita maxima
Best Months To Sow - Temperate Regions	Oct, Nov
Best Months To Sow - Warmer Regions	Jan, Oct, Nov, Dec
Sowing Position	Full Sun
Seed Planting Depth	2cm

Seed Spacing	10cm
Harvest/Maturity	16-18 weeks

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