Bright yellow scalloped summer squash with tender nutty tasting flesh. Sunbeam is a vigorous grower over the summer months, the first fruit ripening in 50 days from sowing in late spring. Good resistance to powdery mildew that can also be controlled by growing in rich humus with even moisture levels and good airflow around the plant.
TREATED SEED
Matures 50 days from transplant.
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Cucurbita pepo
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-25 | 7-14 |
100cm
|
Tender | 2 | 15 |
Transplant
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Gourmet Vegetable
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KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
