Winter squash 'Autumn Gold'

Cucurbita maxima

How to grow Winter squash 'Autumn Gold'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Autumn Gold 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. Autumn Gold 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 Autumn Gold 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 Autumn Gold

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

Harvesting Autumn Gold