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.
