Winter squash 'Ajihei No. 331'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Ajihei No. 331'

  • 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 No. 331 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. Ajihei No. 331 requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Ajihei No. 331 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 Ajihei No. 331

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Ajihei No. 331 is a tender plant.

Harvesting Ajihei No. 331