SQUASH ‘Gem’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
- A compact, high-yielding squash variety known for its sweet, nutty flavor and vibrant yellow-orange skin.
- Produces small, round fruits that are perfect for roasting, baking, or adding to soups and stews.
- Rich in vitamins A and C, as well as fiber, contributing to a healthy immune system and digestive health.
- Ideal for small garden spaces, as it has a bush-type growth habit that requires minimal space compared to traditional vining squash varieties.
- Early-maturing, with a quick harvest time that provides fresh squash throughout the season.
- Resistant to common squash diseases, ensuring a reliable harvest with minimal intervention.
- Perfect for both home gardens and container gardening, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual bush-type vegetable, growing up to 45 – 60 cm in height
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: April – May
- Subtropical: March – May
- Tropical: March – May
- Cool: August – October
- Arid: Not recommended
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Germination Temperature: 15-25 °C
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or seed trays for transplanting
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7.5
- Spacing: 45 – 60 cm between plants and 90 cm between rows
Details:
- Water regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not soggy, especially during dry periods.
- Mulch around plants to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Harvest when the squash reaches full size and the skin is firm and deeply colored, usually 60 – 75 days after sowing.
Harvest:
60 – 75 days after sowing
