| 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 |
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