Summer squash 'Harrier F1'

Keep well watered through out the growing season, mulch and fertilize regularly

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Harrier F1 is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Planting Harrier F1 in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.6 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Sow seed 2 cm deep on 7cm pots of good seed compost, place in a propagator or plastic bag at 21C until germination. Can be sown outdoors once the soil has warmed. Do not sow in cold ground. Can be grown in cloches or a cold frame until the plant is established

Sow 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 1.46 feet (45.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Harrier F1 about 14 days after your last frost date.

Gradually harden off the seedlings, and plant out after all rish of frost has past. Allow 90 cm in all directions per plant

As Harrier F1 is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by late summer.