Winter squash 'Sweet Keeper'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Sweet Keeper'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Sweet Keeper is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Sweet Keeper requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Sweet Keeper from seed

Look to ensure a distance 2.28 feet (70.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Sweet Keeper

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

Harvesting Sweet Keeper