Fruiting vegetables seeds
Treated Quantum F1 butternut squash
Cucurbita moschata
Product code : 65-4615-010
- Quantity
- Approximately 15 seeds per packet
- Exposure
- Full sun
- Life cycle
- Annual
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Treated Quantum F1 butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a warm-season butternut selected for very high yield and outstanding fruit uniformity. Its vine remains healthier and green longer into the season, allowing squash to mature later before storage. Tan, rectangular, characteristic butternut fruit measure approximately 30 × 12 cm and generally weigh 1.1 to 2 kg. They mature approximately 85 days after sowing. W.H. Perron packet 65-4615-010 contains approximately 15 treated seeds. Quantum is not advertised as organic, and its F1 hybrid status means harvested seed will not reproduce the cultivar true to type. The uniform crop simplifies harvest grading, meal planning, and selection of sound storage fruit.
Sow indoors approximately three weeks before transplanting, or direct in the garden seven to ten days after the last ground frost. Squash requires a warm season and temperatures of 18 to 27°C. Place each seed 2.5 cm deep in warmed, fertile, well-drained soil. Build hills 1.5 to 2 m apart, then thin to retain the best two or three plants. Incorporate generous organic matter and mulch after planting to conserve moisture. In cooler regions, protect young plants with cloches or tunnels until warmth is dependable. Reserve generous ground space or an extremely sturdy support for the running vines, keeping fruit weight and safe access in mind.
Water slowly and deeply to maintain consistent moisture during flowering and fruit enlargement without saturating soil. Encourage pollinator visits and avoid insecticides while flowers are open. Harvest when the blossom has dropped from the fruit end, the squash is fully mature, and the rind is hard enough to resist light thumbnail pressure. Cut the stem with a clean tool and retain a handle to improve storage. Quantum’s healthy vine permits later harvest for storage. Reject damaged or abnormally bitter fruit. Marjoram, mint, corn, bean, and radish are companions; keep cabbage, potato, and tomato away. Cure and store only sound fruit in suitable dry conditions, inspecting it regularly.
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