Planting and Growing squash 'Sunspot'
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| Care difficulty | 3 / 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 squash 'Sunspot'?
Keep moisture even through flowering and fruiting, avoiding hard dry swings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for squash 'Sunspot'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for squash 'Sunspot'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for squash 'Sunspot'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for squash 'Sunspot'?
Moist but well drained · Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize squash 'Sunspot'?
Tomato or pepper feed every one to two weeks in fruiting season
Learn more →How to Prune squash 'Sunspot'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate squash 'Sunspot'?
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Learn more →How to Transplant squash 'Sunspot'?
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Learn more →How to Care for squash 'Sunspot' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant squash 'Sunspot'?
Grow in rich, fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Start indoors from mid-late April, sowing in individual pots with seeds on their side about 1.5cm deep. Harden off before June then transplant outdoors to final growing position. See vegetable cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot squash 'Sunspot'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest squash 'Sunspot'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of squash 'Sunspot'
If crop is bitter, don't eat. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling