Thompson & Morgan Squash Sunshine F1 Hyb.
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BUYERS NOTES
All America Selection Winner. Trailing. Squash Sunshine is an aptly named 'Kabocha' type Squash with unique and attractive bright reddish orange skin with thick, bright orange flesh. Squash Sunshine produces fruits about 1.5kg (3lb) in weight, have a sweet, nutty taste when eaten raw, baked or steamed.
Sowing Information:
Sow April to May. Sow seeds 1cm (¬Ω inch) deep in 7.5cm (3 inch) pots of free draining compost. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag and place at 20-25C (68-77F) until after germination which takes 7 to 10 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination .Seeds can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Sow 2 seeds every 90cm (36 inches) and thin out to the best seedling.
Growing Information:
Gradually acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost, 9cm (36 inches) apart. Prefers well-drained, moist, rich soil in full sun.
Aftercare Information:
Stores well for winter use
FORM & SPECIFICATION
- Range: A-Z - V
- Category: Vegetable
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Longevity: Annual
- Flowering Period: -
- Harvesting Period: August, September, October
- No of Seeds: 7
- Measured By: Seed