Description
Turk's Turban Squash
This easy to grow brilliant orange-red squash produces flattering fruits 8-10" in diameter, that are extemely popular in the fall for ornamental and table use. Delicious stuffed or cut into serving-size pieces and baked, steamed or mashed.
When and where to plant
Select sunny location (will tolerate light shade and plant in late spring when soil is warm and danger of frost is past. Cultivate and enrich with vegetable food and organic matter. Firm soil over seed.
Care
Water heavily and requently. Feed every 3-4 weeks.
Harvesting
Allow fruit to remain on vine until mature. Pick before frost, leaving part of stem attached. Store in dry place at 50-55℉.
Health Note
Contain Calcium, Iron, and Vitamins A, B1, B2, Niacin and C.
- Spacing Between Seeds: 3"
- Spacing of Groups (Hill): 4-6'
- Days to Germination: 10-14
- Days to Maturity: 95-110
