Growing Squash, also Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash
(Cucurbita pepo)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| S | P |
(Best months for planting Squash in USA - Zone 5a regions)
S = Plant undercover in seed trays. P = Plant direct in garden where they are to grow.
- Grow in seed trays, and plant out in 4-6 weeks. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 21°C and 35°C.
- Space plants: 60 - 80 cm apart
- Harvest in 7-8 weeks.
- Compatible with: Sweet corn
- Mother Hubbard squash
- Pattypan squash
Start in individual pots then transfer when all risk of frost is past. For succession, later plantings can be straight into the ground. Fast maturing squash varieties for summer growing. Not suitable to store like pumpkins. Usually grown to pick when young and used without removing rind or seeds.
Zucchini/courgette (see under Z) is also a variety of squash
Protect from frost. Water well. Grow on well mulched, raised area. Shelter from strong winds.
A spray with a 5gm/teasp Bicarbonate of Soda in 600ml/pint of water will help slow powdery mildew when it appears.
Culinary hints - cooking and eating Squash
Use whole or sliced. Steam or fry.
Planting reminders
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