Squash

(Cucurbita mochata)

• Type of vegetable : leaves, fruits.
• Optimum growth pH range : 5.5-6.8
• Optimal growth temperature range : 18-27°C
• Organic matter requirements : demanding plant
• Rooting : medium (90 to 120 cm)
• Special requirements : Indifferent to the photoperiod, but long days and high temperatures increase the ratio of male flowers to female flowers. Well adapted to Mayotte all year round, although easier in the open field in the rainy season.

• Seed characteristics  

• Number of seeds per gram : 3 - 6
• Nursery : Optional
• Seeding depth : 20 mm
• Spacing : 200 - 500 cm
• Interplant  : 60 - 250 cm
• Notes : Pinch the plants for good branching

• Seed germination time

• Duration of the crop cycle under optimal growing conditions

• Optimal storage conditions