Squash ‘Rouge vif d’Étampes’: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
How do you sow squash ‘Rouge vif d’Étampes’ under cover?
Sow pumpkins in spring in pots with drainage holes filled with seed compost. Sow one seed per pot about 1–2 cm deep. Keep the compost slightly moist without soaking it, and the pots warm, at around 20 °C. If you use a clear cover to retain moisture, remove it as soon as seedlings emerge.
After germination, give the seedlings good light. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions and wait until the soil is warm and all risk of frost has passed before planting them out.
Plant in a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil, keeping the root ball intact. Adjust spacing to the growth habit stated for the variety: trailing types need more room. Watch for pests and identify problems before taking action, without routine preventive treatments.
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