Squash Pattison Pan - Vegetable Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Cucurbitaceae |
| Native region |
Central and North America |
| Mature height |
60-120 cm (bush to semi-vining) |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun (6+ hours daily) |
| Watering |
Regular, deep watering at the base; keep soil evenly moist while fruiting |
| Soil / mix |
Rich, well-drained loam with plenty of compost; pH 6.0-7.0 |
| Fertilizer |
Compost or FYM at sowing; balanced NPK once flowering starts |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>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.</p>
Growing tips
<p>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.</p>