Winter squash 'Ajihei'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Ajihei'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Ajihei 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. Ajihei tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Ajihei 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 Ajihei

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

Harvesting Ajihei