- Easy to grow, unusual, 'patty pans'
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Squash (Summer) Sunburst F1 Seeds
- Harvest: July to October
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors for surest results,1.5cm (½”) deep, on edge, in small pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 60cm (2’) apart, when frosts are over.
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: sow outdoors for ease, where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½”) deep, directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 60cm (2’) between sowing positions. Sow two seeds on edge per position. Early sowings benefit from cloche protection. Thin to leave the stronger plant. Water well until plants are established.
- Soil Type: Fertile, well drained soil
- Hints & Tips: Pick when 5cm (2”) diameter as ‘baby’ veg and use whole or up to 10cm (4”) diameter, slice and steam or bake.
- Pack Size: 10 Seeds