SQUASH ‘Golden Scallopini’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
- A vibrant, scalloped summer squash with bright yellow skin and tender flesh.
- Deliciously mild flavor, perfect for grilling, sautéing, and adding to salads.
- High in vitamins A and C, making it a nutritious addition to your meals.
- Compact bush habit, making it suitable for small gardens and containers.
- Grows to about 30 – 40 cm in height, with a spread of 60 – 80 cm.
- Produces an abundant harvest of fruits that can be picked at various sizes.
- Quick-growing, with fruits ready to harvest in just a few weeks.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual bush squash, up to 40 cm tall
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: September – November
- Subtropical:August – December
- Tropical:March – June
- Cool:October – December
- Arid: August – November
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 2 – 3 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Direct into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6 – 7; enrich with compost
- Spacing: 60 – 80 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during fruit development.
- Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Harvest:
50 – 60 days after sowing, when fruits are young and tender
