squash 'Turks Turban'
pumpkin or Cucurbita maxima 'Turk's Turban'
- approx 15 seeds
- £2.49
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, humus-rich, well-drained but moisture retentive
- Rate of growth: fast
- Hardiness: half-hardy annual
This is one of the most spectacular of all the squashes: a bright orange lower half is often streaked with green and topped with a hat-like, knobbly green topknot.
The fruit is so handsome in fact, that squash 'Turks Turban' is often used as a harvest decoration, but it also makes good eating with a taste similar to butternut squash.
The fruit is so handsome in fact, that squash 'Turks Turban' is often used as a harvest decoration, but it also makes good eating with a taste similar to butternut squash.
Plant squash in a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile, well-drained soil, ideally enriched with plenty of organic matter. Space plants around 1.5m (5ft) apart to allow room for sprawling vines, and water consistently to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry spells. Mulch around the base to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the developing fruit clean.
Support young plants by checking for slugs and removing any damaged or diseased leaves. Feed lightly during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser or compost tea to encourage strong growth and abundant fruiting. Harvest summer squashes when the fruits are tender and still immature, picking regularly to encourage further production.
For autumn and winter cultivated varieties, leave fruits on the vine until the skin has hardened and the colour is fully developed, then cut carefully with a sharp knife, leaving a short stem attached for storage. Store winter squash in a cool, dry place for several months.
Support young plants by checking for slugs and removing any damaged or diseased leaves. Feed lightly during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser or compost tea to encourage strong growth and abundant fruiting. Harvest summer squashes when the fruits are tender and still immature, picking regularly to encourage further production.
For autumn and winter cultivated varieties, leave fruits on the vine until the skin has hardened and the colour is fully developed, then cut carefully with a sharp knife, leaving a short stem attached for storage. Store winter squash in a cool, dry place for several months.
Sow two seeds, 2.5cm (1in) deep, in a 10cm (4in) pot in late spring in a greenhouse or on a sunny windowsill. Lay the seed vertically as if it is laid flat they may rot before germinating. Germination takes approx 10-14 days with temperatures at 68-78°F (20-25°C). Pot on seedlings as they row, then harden off carefully and plant out in a sunny, sheltered spot once all threat of frost has passed. Leave 1.5m (5ft) between each plant and protect from slugs. Harvest once the squash has coloured up and the skins have hardened in in the sun.
- Humans/Pets: If crop is bitter, don't eat or feed to pets
Goes well with
Comfrey pellets - natural feed & soil conditioner - perfect for sweet peas
1 litre
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