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Squash 'Avalon' F1 Hybrid (Winter)

Cucurbita moschata | Butternut Squash

£1.19

96% (16 Reviews)

Delicious butter-sweet flavour

Orange fleshed fruits

Excellent long term storage

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

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Trailing. Butternut Squash is increasing in popularity because of its wide range of uses. The early ripening, short, orange fleshed fruits of Squash Avalon have a delicious butter-sweet flavour and are especially good when used for baking. Squash Avalon is excellent long term storage.

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1 Packet (12 Seeds) (25276)

Sow seeds April to May. Germinate in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 20-30C (68-86F) on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost. Cover seeds with a layer of compost or vermiculite, 1cm (½in.) deep. Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 5-10 days.Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Sow 2 seeds every 60cm (24in) and thin out to the best seedling.

Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 75cm (30in) apart.

Prefers well drained, moist, rich soil in full sun. Also grows well in cooler climates.

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