Winter squash 'Rumbo Hybrid'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Rumbo Hybrid'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

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

Growing Rumbo Hybrid 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 Rumbo Hybrid

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

Harvesting Rumbo Hybrid