Quantity
About 10 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Squash 'Garden Mix' (Cucurbita moschata) – offered by Semences W.H. Perron
The 'Garden Mix' squash is an ideal assortment for gardeners looking for variety and unique flavors. This mix includes 5 varieties of winter squash, perfect for diversifying your harvest and your dishes. This single pack includes the yellow 'Sunny Delight' pattypan squash, the 'Sunshine' Buttercup, the Blue Hubbard, the Golden Hubbard, and the green and cream 'Heart of Gold' peppery squash. With their varied flavors and delicious textures, these squashes are ideal for creative vegetable gardens and gourmet fall and winter recipes. Robust and flavorful winter squashes, such as the organic Butternut, known for its firm, sweet flesh with a subtle nutty flavor. Ideal for winter storage thanks to their thick rind, these squashes are perfect for soups, purees or winter roasts.
Spread: 1.5 to 2.5 m
Plant height: 40 to 60 cm
Quantity per pack: 10 seeds
Maturity (days): 75
Fruit dimensions: 25 x 10-15 cm
Color: Light beige
Companion plants: Beetroot, borage, bean, marjoram, mint, corn, oregano, radish
Enemy plants: Cabbage, potato, tomato
Cultivation method:
Sow seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost, or directly into the ground after the last frost. Plant each seed 1 inch deep in mounds 5 to 6 feet apart. Once established, thin out to keep only the 2 or 3 strongest plants per mound.
This squash likes warm, fertile, well-drained soils, with full sun exposure. Maintain soil moisture with regular watering and use mulch to conserve water and limit weeds. Harvest squash when the rind is hard and the fruit is fully ripe, before the first frosts arrive.
Ideal for lovers of winter cooking, the squashes in this mix are perfect for enriching your vegetable garden with tasty and resistant fruits, suitable for prolonged storage.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
2.5 cm (1 in)
Establishment temperature
20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Warm, fertile, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to August
HarvestApproximately 75 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsBeetroot, borage, bean, marjoram, mint, corn, oregano, radish
Avoid planting withCabbage, potato, tomato
Soups, purées, roasts, winter preservation, autumn and winter cooking
