Crop Rotation Group
Cucurbits (Squash family) ●
Soil
Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in.
Position
Full sun.
Frost tolerant
No.
Feeding
After plants set fruit, feed twice, at two week intervals, with a water soluble plant food.
Spacing
Single Plants: 90cm (2' 11") each way (minimum)
Rows: 90cm (2' 11") with 90cm (2' 11") row gap (minimum)
Sow and Plant
Best direct sown once soil has warmed and there is no longer a risk of frost. If your growing season is short they can be started inside in pots to get a head start.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Notes
Keep moist by watering regularly. Pinch out the growing tip once the plant has made three leaves and do the same to side shoots as they appear.
Harvesting
Harvest fruit when it slips from the stem.
Troubleshooting
Control weeds early and then mulch to avoid trampling the vines after fruits have set.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar
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