Winter squash 'Red Warty Thing'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Red Warty Thing'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Red Warty Thing is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 as Red Warty Thing is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Red Warty Thing from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.28 feet (70.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 1.17 inches (3.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Red Warty Thing

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Red Warty Thing is a tender plant.

Harvesting Red Warty Thing