Winter Squash (Pumpkin) F1 Hybrid Seeds (200 Seeds)

Buy the Best Quality Winter Squash (Pumpkin) F1 Hybrid Seeds Online at the best price in India from www.organicbazar.net with a high germination rate. Winter Squash Fruit is Very Attractive with a Unique Bulb Shape And Brown Spouts. The flesh is Ornage-Yellow and tender With Special Flavor. It Can Be Harvested About 90-95 Days After Sowing. Fruit weighs around 1 to 1.4 Kg. 

About this item

• Number of Winter Squash Seeds: 10 Seeds
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden
• Sowing month: Winter Season 
• Seeds sowing depth: 1.5-2.5 cm 
• Germination Time: 7 to 14 days 
• Germination temperature: 20-26 °C
• Harvesting: 90-100 days from sowing seeds
• Plant vigor: strong creeper plant

What size grow bag is best for Winter Squash?

• 18 x 18 (W*H)
• 24 x 24 (W*H)

Winter Squash Sowing Season

The optimal sowing season for winter squash depends on your climate zone.

Plant seeds when the soil temperature reaches at least 60°F (16°C). This is typically in late September to February.

Soil Preparation

Winter squash plants thrive in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8. To prepare your soil:

• Clear the Area: Remove weeds and debris from the planting site.
• Amend the Soil: Work compost or well-rotted manure into the soil to improve fertility.
• Test the Soil: Consider testing the soil pH and nutrient levels, and adjust as necessary.

Planting Seeds

Winter squash seeds can be started indoors or planted directly in the garden, depending on your climate.

Direct Sowing Outdoors

• Spacing: Sow seeds 2-2.5 cm deep, spacing them 90-120 cm apart in rows or hills. If planting in hills, place 3 to 5 seeds per hill and space hills 120-150 cm apart.
• Thinning: Once seedlings emerge, thin to the strongest plant per spot or hill.

Starting Seeds Indoors

• Containers: Use biodegradable pots or seed trays filled with seed-starting mix.
• Planting: Plant seeds 2.5 cm deep.
• Transplanting: Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions before transplanting them to the garden after the danger of frost has passed.

6. Watering and Fertilizing

• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during flowering and fruit development. Water deeply at the base of the plants to avoid wetting the foliage.
• Mulching: Apply mulch around the plants to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.
• Fertilizing: Feed plants with a balanced fertilizer or compost tea every 2 to 3 weeks during the growing season.

7. Pest and Disease Management

• Pests: Watch for common pests like squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and vine borers. Use row covers, hand-pick pests, or apply insecticidal soap as needed.
• Diseases: Prevent fungal diseases by providing good air circulation, avoiding overhead watering, and rotating crops. Remove and dispose of any infected plants promptly.

8. Training and Pruning

• Vining Varieties: Train vines to grow on a trellis or support to save space and improve air circulation.
• Bush Varieties: These generally require less training but may benefit from occasional pruning to remove crowded or damaged leaves.

9. Harvesting

Harvest winter squash 90-100 days from sowing seeds

Winter squash Special Features

• Common name– Kaddu,Cucurbita
• Scientific name - Cucurbita
•  Plant Height – 150cm to 350cm
• Level of growing – Easy

Note: Images are for reference purposes only. The actual product may vary in shape or appearance based on climate, age, height, etc