Squash Little Gem Trailing

Description

Squash Little Gem Trailing

Squash Little Gem Trailing. Small round cricket ball sized dark green fruit are produced in abundance for harvest in Mid Aug. The plant has a trailing habit, which may be trained upwards to maximise space. Easy to grow & stores well. Classed as a winter variety.

Cultivation Advice Squash Little Gem Trailing

Sow seed 1/2 deep in soil. Depth is important to prevent rotting.

Sow these seeds between April to May, with a minimum temperature of 18-20°C

A sunny spot protected from strong winds is essential.

The soil must be well drained and rich in humus, the more the better.

I fill each hole at least 12 square

with garden compost and paper at the bottom into which goes a single plant.

For bush varieties 24in between each plant is fine 48in for vines.

Many winter Squash / Pumpkins like to sprawl out and need plenty of space.

Vining Squash / Pumpkins require a larger area to run,

whilst semi-vining and bush varieties of winter squash / courgette can be well contained.

If space is tight just keep turning the branches back to the centre to prevent spreading and over-running other plants.