Squash (Winter) Potimarron

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Unwins Squash Potimarron are a chestnut-type pumpkin. They are Great for baking and roasting.This French heirloom variety has excellent dark yellow flesh with an excellent flavour. They form fruits of a manageable size at 1.5-2kg.Prefers full sun Sow Indoors: Mar to MaySow Outdoors: Mar to MayHarvest: Sep to OctSowing IndoorsSow seeds individually on edge in small pots of moist seed compost, 1.5cm deep. Place in warmth (15–20°C) and cover pots with cling film until seedlings emerge. Grow on under cool, light conditions, avoiding direct sunlight.Planting OutGradually accustom young plants to outdoor conditions over 2–3 weeks before planting out to their cropping position in well-manured soil once danger of frost has passed.Sowing OutdoorsWater sowing positions well, then sow 2–3 seeds on their edges, 2.5cm deep and close together in a group, with 75cm between groups. After germination, leave only the strongest seedlings in each group.AdviceOnce the fruits begin to swell, feed regularly with a liquid tomato feed and keep well watered. Show more