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vegetableSquash refers to vining or bushy plants of the genus Cucurbita that produce large, nutrient-rich fruits in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. These warm-season annual vegetables are widely cultivated in temperate and tropical regions for their edible fruits, which can be consumed fresh or stored for extended periods.
Thrives in the same full sun, moderate water conditions as Squash
Start Squash indoors about 3 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in warm soil (around 20–25 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 7 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 60 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 50 days.
Water: Medium · Height: 60 cm · Soil: Prefers light to medium soil; tolerates heavy clay soil
