Crop Rotation Group
Cucurbits (Squash family)
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Soil
Rich soil with plenty of compost added.
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Position
Sunny sheltered site.
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Frost tolerant
No.
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Feeding
Feed with a slow release organic fertiliser when flowers begin forming. Fortnightly liquid feed from mid summer.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 90cm (2' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 90cm (2' 11") with 90cm (2' 11") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
In frost areas, sow under cover in seed trays in early spring. Plant out after last frosts. In frost free areas sow directly into the soil in early spring.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Towards the end of the summer raise the squash off the ground by putting a piece of wood or similar under them to prevent rotting. Water roots generously in dry weather.
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Harvesting
When the plant starts to die cut off the squash leaving part of the stalk attached. Allow the skin to harden in the sun for a few days if wanting to store them
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Troubleshooting
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