Squash 'Pic n Pic'
Squash 'Pic n Pic'
Cucurbita pepo
Delicious yellow squash. Bushy growth habit, perfect for the small garden or in a larger pot. Pick the fruits when they are 10-15 cm large. Bears fruit throughout the season. Thrives in a warm and sunny place in loamy, well-fertilized and well-drained soil. Water abundantly.
Pre-cultivation: May. 3-4 years before planting after the last frost. Sow 1 seed/pot in fertilized soil. Set warm for germination 18-24°C. Replant after a couple of weeks into a larger pot. Be gentle with the roots when transplanting. Provide plenty of light.
Direct sowing: Mid May - mid June. When the soil is 15°C. Water the furrow before sowing. Keep the seed moist. Cover with fiber cloth until the plants start to flower.
Sow depth, cm: 2
Harvest: July - Sept
Spacing: 100 cm / 1 plant per GreenStalk pocket. No more than 3 plants per tier (every other pocket)
Location: Sun
Number of seeds: 5