Squash : Winter : Celebration Mixed F1 Hybrid

Vegetable
T&M Exclusive

• Crops in : Harvest August until first frosts
• Ideal for : Children

Description

Semi-trailing. Up to 50% higher sugar levels. Squash Celebration Mixed is a mix of 3 colours of the popular acorn squashes with flesh sweet enough to eat raw, or used in the kitchen in many ways as you can the humble potato. Fruits of Squash Celebration Mixed can be stored for up to 6 months.

Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. For more details about edible flowers click here.

Sowing Instructions

Sow April to May, 2cm (1in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of good seed compost at 21-25C (70-77F). Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 5-7 days. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Do not sow in cold soils. Sow 2 seeds every 90cm (36in) and thin out to the best seedling. Ideally grow under cloches until the plant is established.

Growing Instructions

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all frost risk has passed, 90cm (36in) apart each way. Keep well watered throughout the season. Feed and mulch regularly.

Aftercare

Fruits store throughout the winter if kept in a warm place.