Planting and Growing winter squash
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained · Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Tomato or pepper feed every one to two weeks in fruiting season |
| Toxicity | If crop is bitter, don't eat. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water winter squash?
Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for winter squash?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for winter squash?
Information to be completed
Learn more →What Soil Is Best for winter squash?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for winter squash?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize winter squash?
Tomato or pepper feed every one to two weeks in fruiting season
Learn more →How to Prune winter squash?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate winter squash?
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Learn more →How to Transplant winter squash?
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Learn more →How to Care for winter squash in Winter?
Information to be completed
Learn more →How to Plant winter squash?
Grow in fertile, moisture retentive but well drained, acidic to neutral soil in full sun. Sow indoors March to May in good quality seed compost. Sow the seeds on their side 1cm deep and maintain a constant temperature of 18-21C. Feed regularly with a high potassium fertiliser when the first fruits start to swell. See cucurbit cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot winter squash?
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Learn more →How to Harvest winter squash?
Information to be completed
Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of winter squash
If crop is bitter, don't eat. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling