UK/FO-SQUASH (Butternut) Sweet
Description
This British-bred variety produces top-quality, well-shaped fruits suitable for exhibition work and ideal for the kitchen. It has the advantage of setting its fruits early to make the most of what sun we receive, ensuring the flesh is sweet and tasty. Each plant can produce up to three squashes, each up to 3kg, and with such a small seed cavity there is little waste.
Sow indoors for surest results, 1.5cm (1/2") deep, on edge, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 90cm (3’) apart, when frosts are over.
Or sow outdoors for ease, where they are to crop, 1.5cm (1/2") deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 90cm (3’) between sowing positions. Sow two seeds on edge per position. Early sowings benefit from cloche protection. Thin to leave the stronger plant. Water well until plants are established.
Sow indoors for surest results, 1.5cm (1/2") deep, on edge, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 90cm (3’) apart, when frosts are over.
Or sow outdoors for ease, where they are to crop, 1.5cm (1/2") deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 90cm (3’) between sowing positions. Sow two seeds on edge per position. Early sowings benefit from cloche protection. Thin to leave the stronger plant. Water well until plants are established.
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