Sweet Dumpling Squash 11 Seeds - Cucurbita Pepo, Winter Squash, He...

Sweet Dumpling Squash 11 Seeds - Cucurbita Pepo, Winter Squash, Heirloom Small Gourd for Winter Garden, Ornamental Squash, Winter Vegetable Seeds for Planting

Planting Instructions

- Start transplants at least 3-4 weeks before last spring frost. Sow 2 or 3 seeds 12 mm- 2.5 cm (1/2-1") deep in pots. When the seedlings are 5-7 cm (2-3") tall, select the strongest seedling and thin to 1 plant per pot using scissors. Harden off seedlings gradually by cutting back on water and expose them to sunlight daily. Seedlings should have more than 2 to 3 true leaves prior to transplanting outside. Transplant once the soil is warm, up to at least 15-21 degrees C (60-70 degrees F). Plant 2-3 transplants per hill. Space hills 1.8-2.4 m (6-8') apart. If planting in rows space seedlings at 61-91 cm (24-36") apart. Space rows 1.8-2.4 m (6-8') apart.

- Direct sow seeds into garden from late May to mid-June. Sow 4 or 6 seeds 12 mm- 2.5 cm (1/2-1") deep into hills that are 1.8-2.4 m (6-8') apart. Thin seedlings down to 3 per hill.

- Soil Conditions: Well worked rich, loose well-drained soil. Ideal pH: 5.5-7.0

- Germination: 7-10 days.

- Days to Maturity: 95-110 days.

- Watering: Sweet Dumpling Squash has a long tap root like many other squash varieties. They are heavy feeders and require about 2.5 cm (1") of water per week. Allow it to completely soak the soil 15-20 cm (6-8") deep. This will ensure good growth, whether vegetables are grown in single hills or wide rows. The amount of rain that falls during the week will help supplement how much you should water your garden. Soil should remain mildly moist. Do not water shallowly. Water in the morning if possible to allow leaves to dry if they do get wet. Decrease watering later in the season to encourage fruit to mature.

- Sun/Shade: Full Sun

- Spacing after Thinning: Space transplants 3 plants per hill at 1.8-2.4 m (6-8') apart.

• BEST QUALITY - This package contains 11 of Sweet Dumplings Squash seeds.
• FAVORITE - Sweet dumplings is a favorite of many gardeners due not only its stunning appearance but also because of its delicate flavor that is also described as being buttery and rich flavored.
• LARGE FRUITS - Sweet dumpling produce very sweet, unique looking green & ivory colors, fleshed squash that average 10 cm in diameter and each weigh about 250-340 g.
• GROWTH RATE - Sweet dumpling vines are very productive and can grow 30-70 cm high with a trailing vine habit that can reach 1.5-1.8 m long.
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