SQUASH ‘Early White Bush’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
- Early-maturing heirloom variety producing small, round, pale-white scalloped fruits.
- Excellent for grilling, sautéing, and roasting, with a tender texture and mild, nutty flavor.
- Highly productive bush-type plant, perfect for small gardens and container growing.
- Fast-growing and easy to cultivate, thriving in a range of climates.
- Compact growth habit, reaching around 60 – 90 cm in spread.
- Disease-resistant and ideal for continuous harvesting throughout the season.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual, bush-type summer squash
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: September – December
- Subtropical: August – January
- Tropical: April – August
- Cool: October – December
- Arid: August – December
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or large containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7; prepare with compost
- Spacing: 60 – 90 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development.
- Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
- Harvest young for the most tender texture and best flavor.
Harvest:
50 – 70 days after sowing, with continuous picking encouraging further production.
