{"product_id":"squash-seeds-2","title":"Squash Long Green - Vegetable Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSquash Long Green - Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCucurbitaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentral and North America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-120 cm (bush to semi-vining)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours daily)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegular, deep watering at the base; keep soil evenly moist while fruiting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loam with plenty of compost; pH 6.0-7.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompost or FYM at sowing; balanced NPK once flowering starts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Tender young fruits are sautéed, grilled, stuffed or added to curries, soups and stir-fries. The bright squash blossoms can be battered and fried as a delicacy. Best harvested young when the skin is still soft.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sow seeds 2-3 cm deep directly where they are to grow, two to three per hill, thinning to the strongest, with hills 60-90 cm apart. Germination takes 7-14 days in warm soil (21-32°C). Hand-pollinate in the early morning if bees are scarce. Pick fruits young (10-20 cm) and often, starting about 45-60 days from sowing, to keep the plant producing. Mulch to conserve moisture and water at the base to avoid powdery mildew.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to sow squash seeds in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow from February to June for the summer season, and in many regions again after the monsoon. Squash needs warm soil of 21-32°C and will not germinate in cold weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan squash be grown in containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, choose a bush variety and a large pot of at least 16-18 inches with rich, well-drained mix. Keep it in full sun, water consistently, and feed during fruiting for a good harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51054450147574,"sku":"SED-VEG-SQUASH-002","price":59.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-squash-long-green-vegetable-seeds-16969122906252.jpg?v=1782716072","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/squash-seeds-2","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}