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Squash ‘Sweet Dumpling’

Cucurbita pepo

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 2 packets of this variety

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

SKU: SQU-SD Categories: ,

Description

Squash ‘Sweet Dumpling’ is a frost tender annual, winter squash variety. The fruit is ribbed and flattened. The skin is pale yellow-green with dark green in the ribs. It is best picked around 10cm in diameter. The flavour is sweet and mild. Prolific producer.
This variety of squash will cross-pollinate with any other variety of Cucurbita pepo which includes some squash, some zucchini and some pumpkins. If you are collecting seeds and concerned about cross-pollination, please refer to the Latin name of squash, pumpkin and/or zucchini plants before growing.

Additional information

Best By

Feb-23

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

5 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

September; October; November; December

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

25mm

Germination

5-10 days

Distance Apart

100cm

Harvest

110 days