- Vigorous, sets fruit early to make most of UK weather.
- Up to three large fruit per plant, each up to 3kg in size.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Squash (Butternut) Sweetmax F1 Seeds
- Harvest: September to November
- 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 90cm (3’) 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 90cm (3’) 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: Harvested fruits can be stored in a dry, frost free location for 1 to 2 months.
- Pack Size: 10 Seeds