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wiki:squash [2020/08/09 16:10] – jaffawiki:squash [2020/08/17 20:59] – [General comments] jaffa
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-Space plants: 60 - 80 cm apart Compatible with (can grow beside): Sweet corn Start in individual pots then transfer when all risk of frost is past. For succession, later plantings can be straight into the ground. Fast maturing squash varieties for summer growing. Not suitable to store like pumpkins. Usually grown to pick when young and used without removing rind or seeds.  Zucchini/courgette (see under Z) is also a variety of squash  Protect from frost. Water well. Grow on well mulched, raised area. Shelter from strong winds.  A spray with a 5gm/teasp Bicarbonate of Soda in 600ml/pint of water will help slow powdery mildew when it appears.  Culinary hints - cooking and eating Squash Use whole or sliced. Steam or fry.+Space plants: 60 - 80 cm apart  
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 +Compatible with (can grow beside): Sweet corn  
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 +For succession, later plantings can be straight into the ground. Fast maturing squash varieties for summer growing. Not suitable to store like pumpkins. Usually grown to pick when young and used without removing rind or seeds.  Zucchini/courgette (see under Z) is also a variety of squash  Protect from frost. Water well. Grow on well mulched, raised area. Shelter from strong winds.  A spray with a 5gm/teasp Potassium Bicarbonate 600mL of water.
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