Squash Gem Vegetable Seeds

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