Description
Cream of The Crop Squash Seeds (Aimers International) 2955. Open Pollinated. Variety originated in USA.
Approx. 25 seeds/pkt (10-11 seeds/gram)
This bush type acorn winter squash produces creamy-white 1.4 kg fruit about 19 cm by 18 cm on compact vines. Light golden coloured flesh has a lovely nutty taste. Good storage squash. Matures in 75 days.
How to Grow
Sow direct in a sunny site in late spring after soil has reached at least 20° C. Can be started indoors in a soil-less growing medium using paper or fibre pots 3 weeks early. Seed will rot rapidly if planted into soil with a temperature less than recommended. Seed typically germinates in 6-12 days.
Planting Depth: 2.5 cm. Seeds Per Hill: 6. Thin to: 4 plants/hill. Hill Spacing: 2 m.
COMMENTS: Harvest after vine dies or after rind hardens and dulls in colour. Gather before frost leaving part of the stem attached.
SCOUT IPPM
OSC Seeds recommends using SCOUT IPPM to evaluate pests and pollinator populations in your cucurbit crops. Developed in partnership with the University of Guelph and Pollinator Partnership Canada, the SCOUT IPPM app uses scientific data and government guidelines to set action recommendations for growers. Free download is available on App Store and Google Play.
