Production season |
Best grown in summer between August and March |
Area to plant |
1ha/10 000m2 (100mx100m) |
1000m2 (20mx50m) |
100m2 (10mx10m) |
Seed required |
3 kg-5 kg |
300g-500g |
30g-50g |
Plant population |
5000-10 000 |
500-1 000 |
50-100 |
Plant spacing in row |
90cm-150cm |
Spacing between rows |
180cm to 200cm |
Compound D Fertilizer kg/ha |
450-600 |
45-60 |
4.5-6 |
No Top dressing Required |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Manure kg/ha |
10 000-15 000 |
1 000-1 500 |
100-250 |
Days to Harvest |
80 to 90 days depending on the variety |
Harvest duration |
20-30 days |
See Squashes common pests and diseases and their control for chemical options. |
Irrigation |
Overhead, Pivot is the most suitable method. Ensure the soil is moist at all times. |
Post-harvest handling |
Fruits are cut and harvested individually |
Normal packaging |
Fruits |
Fruits |
Fruits |
Estimated Yield (kg/ha) |
8 000 -12 000 |
800-1 200 |
80-120 |