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Gem Squash Seed Packets
Each Gem Squash Seed Packet contains 15-20 seeds. All the seed have been treated with a commercial fungicide by the supplier – Agrisol (Pty) Ltd in South Africa. SEEDS ARE FOR SOWING PURPOSES ONLY – DO NOT USE FOR FOOD, FEED OR PROCESSING
Eureka Farms imports the seed to the US under an IMPORT PERMIT FOR PLANTS AND PLANT PRODUCTS issued by the US Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Each shipment is accompanied by a PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE issued by the National Department of Agriculture – Directorate Plant Health and Quality for the Republic of South Africa to ensure healthy and disease-free seed.
Due to Agricultural restrictions, we cannot ship seed outside the United States.
When to plant: Early spring to autumn provided plants have three to four months of warm weather to reach maturity. Approximately 70 days (2-3 months) to harvest
Where to plant: Direct sunlight
How to plant: Prepare basins of well matured soil 3–5 foot apart. Plant 6–8 seeds in each basin 1 to 2 inches deep. Germination takes approximately 7–14 days
Spacing: When plants are established, thin out leaving 3 or 4 of the moist vigorous plants
Common problems: Powdery mildew causes a white, powdery mold growth on the upper surfaces of the leaves. The growth can kill the leaves prematurely and interfere with proper ripening. Cucumber beetles and squash bugs attack seedlings, vines and both immature and mature fruits. Be alert for an infestation of cucumber beetles and squash bugs, as populations build in late summer, because these insects can damage the mature fruits, marring their appearance and making them less likely to keep properly.
Combat both powdery mildew and beetle by spraying plants with a mild organic soap solution. Check with your local garden center for a natural, organic pesticide.
Remarks: A rich well draining soil is required. Rolet gem squash is a very prolific bearer. Fruit can get large very quickly. The rind is black-green in color and retains this color well after the fruit is fully ripe. Juvenile (small) fruit can be picked and cooked whole.
WARNING: SEEDS ARE FOR SOWING PURPOSES ONLY – DO NOT USE FOR FOOD, FEED OR PROCESSING
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