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Squash 'Autumn Crown' (Winter)

Cucurbita moschata | Butternut Squash

£1.00

86% (6 Reviews)

British bred variety

Attractive skin colour

Fruits have a rich orange flesh with a 'melon aroma'

This product is produced and supplied in association with Thompson & Morgan

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From recent British breeding, an easy-to-grow, early-maturing variety, well suited to our summers. The flattened round-shaped fruits combine the attractive skin colour of a Butternut with the shape of Crown Prince. An average of 5 fruits per plant, each weighing 1.5kgs (approx 3lbs) develop on semi trailing vines. Fruits have a rich orange flesh with a 'melon aroma', and a small seed cavity. Stores well.

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1 Packet (10 Seeds) (25960)

Sow May to early June. Sow seed 2cm (0.75in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of good seed compost at 21-25C (70-77F). Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days. Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Do not sow in cold soils. Sow 2 seeds every 90cm (36in) and thin out to the best seedling. Ideally grow under cloches until the plant is established.

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting out after all risk of frost has passed, 90cm (36in) apart each way.

Keep well watered throughout the season. Feed and mulch regularly.

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