SQUASH-HUBBARD-GOLDEN
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Cucurbita pepo
SQUASH-HUBBARD-GOLDEN is the orange version of green Hubbard with same great qualities, bright orange flesh. A squash variety that has been delighting vegetable gardeners since the mid 19th century. Large orange teardrop shaped squash with hard skin so is a long storage type squash. A plant produces good yields of 4 kg orange squash with tan stripes. Its golden colored flesh is nicely sweet.
Sow seed directly into the garden or pots. Plant seeds 15mm deep covering with fine soil. Plant in the sunny location in rich, well-drained soil. Keep fairly well watered and fertilize monthly, but avoid constant over watering and continual use of high-nitrogen fertilizers.
SKU: SQ-HGD
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| Germination Time (Days) | 6 - 18 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 50 - 90 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 15 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 60 - 100 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 90 - 100 |
| pH | 5 – 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 3 - 4.5 m (10 - 15 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer to Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 20 - 30°C (68 - 86°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct in warm climates; Raise seedlings in cooler areas |
| Soil Type | Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost or manure |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 6.8 |
| Soil Temperature | 21 - 25 °C (70 - 77 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds in warm water for 6 - 12 hours before planting |
| Sowing Depth | 2 - 3 cm (1 inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 120 - 150 cm (48 - 60 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 180 - 240 cm (72 - 96 inches) |
| Watering | Regular watering; reduce water near harvest to concentrate sugars |
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 12 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 95 - 115 days |
| Good Companion Plants | Marigolds, Borage, Corn,Nasturtiums |
| Bad Companion Plants | Brassicas ,Potatoes |
| Pests | Aphids, Squash bugs,Spider mites |
| Diseases | Anthracnose, Mosaic virus,Downy mildew |
| Seeds per pack | 10 |
| Min temperature (C) | 20 |
| Max temperature (C) | 30 |
SQUASH-HUBBARD-GOLDEN
$3.20
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