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Crown Prince F1 seeds
  • Crown Prince F1 seeds

Crown Prince F1

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As beautiful as it is delectable, this tasty little winter squash will keep well more than 3 months if stored properly.

Quantity

  • LATIN NAME

    Cucurbita maxima

  • DAYS TO MATURITY

    90 Days

  • LIFE CYCLE

    Half-Hardy Annual

  • HYBRID STATUS

    Hybrid (F1)

  • PRODUCT FEATURES

    Long Storage Potential

  • Plant Size

    Height Up To 35cm (13.8in) Spread Up To 200cm (78.7in)

  • Hardiness & Longevity

    Half-Hardy Annual

  • Ideal For

    Kitchen Garden

  • Position In

    Full Sun

Description

Crown Prince F1 Squash Seeds

[95 days] This F1 variety of Crown Prince is an extremely beautiful squash, with steel-blue skin and a delightfully contrasting orange flesh. The fruits grow to about 4kg (8.5lb), and the flesh has a wonderfully sweet, nutty flavor that is good in just about any recipe that calls for squash. It also holds up well when roasted. It also holds up surprisingly in storage if kept in a cool, dry place.

Start indoors in April-May unless you live in the south UK.

An RHS Garden Merit award winner.

Height: 35cm (14"). Spread: 200cm (79").

Common Questions

How do I grow Crown Prince Squash up a trellis? If you do not have enough space in your garden then it is possible to grow your Crown Prince Squash up a trellis. Growing squash upwards is all about training the vines onto a trellis. Secure your trellis against a wall that faces the sun and plant your squash seeds at the same distance apart if they were left on the ground.

How many Crown Prince Squash will one plant produce? Depending on weather conditions and watering your Crown Prince Squash plant should produce 5-7 fruits on average.

What are good companion vegetables for Crown Prince Squash? There are quite a few vegetables that you can grow near or in the same vegetable beds that will improve your Crown Prince growth: Sweetcorn, Lettuce, Peas, and Radish are said to improve the growth of squash. Marigolds can help repel and discourage many of the pests that Crown Prince F1 can attract.

Sow and Harvest Times

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Product Features

Sun
Partial
Germination Time
7 - 10 Days
Sowing Method
Start in Pots or Trays
Days to Maturity
90 Days
Number of Seeds Per Packet
5
Recommended Soil pH
6.0 - 7.0

General Advice & Support

Seed Starting. First Frost Dates

How to Grow Squash

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