Squash Seeds - Jaune et Vert

Squash Seeds - Jaune et Vert

A Scallop/Patty Pan shaped squash with creamy-ivory skin and contrasting green radial streaking (incredibly ornamental!). This flavoursome heirloom variety is particularly tasty when picked young and served when it is no more that 5-7cm (2-3") in diameter. When mature, cut into pie-shaped wedges and roast. Delicious baked whole and served with meat or vegetables!

• Average Packet Content 6 Seeds

• Tastes best when eaten young

• 5-7cm (2-3") in diameter

• High yielding heirloom variety

Growing Information

Easy to grow and very versatile in the kitchen! Sow under glass March-May. (18-20 weeks maturity). Full growing instructions given on packet.

Sowing Information

Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or one seed (on edge) per 7.5cm (3") pot at approx 15-20°C (59-68°F) using a quality moist compost. Cover seeds with 2cm (3⁄4") compost, germination 7-10 days. Grow on in a warm light position, planting out when frost risk has passed, 60cm (24") between plants and 150cm (5') between rows.

Alternatively sow direct late May placing 2 seeds per station 60cm (24") in the row and 150cm (5') between rows. Thin to one plant per station. Produces up to 5-6 fruits per plant at around 800g - 1kg each fruit.

Sowing ➞ Cropping: 8-10 weeks.