Winter squash 'Aladdin's Red Turban'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Aladdin's Red Turban'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Aladdin's Red Turban is thought of as tender, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. A soil ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 is ideal for Aladdin's Red Turban as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Aladdin's Red Turban from seed

Aim to sow 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.28 feet (70.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Aladdin's Red Turban

As Aladdin's Red Turban is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Aladdin's Red Turban