Squash 'Orange Queen' F1 Hybrid (Winter)

Vegetable
New

• Crops in : September,October
• Flowers in : June,July,August

Description

Vigorous trailing plant habit, a ‘kabocha’ type with rich orangeskinned, flattened globe-shaped fruits with sweet orangey yellow flesh. Good crop of 1.5kg (3lb) fruits which store well over a long period.

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

Sowing Instructions

Sow 2cm (3/4 in) 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.