squash 'Sunshine'
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A winter squash producing large, rounded, bright orange to red fruits up to around 1.5kg in weight on trailing vines. The yellow-orange flesh has a sweet, nutty flavour
Scientific classification
- Species
- squash 'Sunshine' (Cucurbita maxima 'Sunshine')
- Genus
- Cucurbita
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- If crop is bitter, don't eat. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Trailing · Bushy
- Habit
- Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of squash 'Sunshine'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
If crop is bitter, don't eat. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of squash 'Sunshine'
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squash 'Sunshine' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Growing
GrowingGrow 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds and powdery mildews
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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