Description
Rapid growth among the gourds. The seed packet contains approximately 35 seeds.
Squash is a seasonal vegetable. It is very susceptible to frost and heat damage, but with proper care, it will produce a bumper crop with very few plants.Squash come in two main types: summer squash and winter squash.
While there s not much difference among the tastes and textures of summer squashes, winter squashes offer a wide array of flavouSeeds Specifications
| Seeds per Packet | 35 |
| Common Name | Summer squash, crookneck, pattypan, Straightneck, scallop, zucchini. |
| Height | up to 4 ft |
| Flower Colour | Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Summer, Winters |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Mulch plants to protect shallow roots, discourage weeds and retain moisture
- Water most diligently when fruits form and throughout their growth period
Chappan Kaddu care
- Prepare the bed with compost, peat, or well-rotted manure
- Plant summer squash seeds 8 inches apart, poking them into the soil 1 inch deep; water well
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderately |
| Soil | well-drained soil with 5.5 to 7 pH level |
| Temperature | 20 to 30 degree C |
| Fertilizer | Use any organic fertilizer |
| Harvest Season | Summer, Winters |
Chappan Kaddu special feature
Summer squash plants are heavy feeders and grow quickly.
Summer squash is often grown in a compact, bushing fashion with fruit that is usually smaller than winter squash.
Chappan Kaddu uses
Medicinal Use:
- rich in the B-complex group of vitamins, minerals like iron, zinc, copper, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus
Culinary Use:
- They are generally peeled and boiled, cut up and roasted, or cut small and steamed or saut, ed