Winter squash 'Autumn Pride'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Autumn Pride'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Autumn Pride is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Autumn Pride requires a soil ph of 6.1 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Autumn Pride from seed

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

Transplanting Autumn Pride

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

Harvesting Autumn Pride