Seedling, Nasturtium, Simple mix
Cucurbita pepo
This popular climbing vine has bright yellow, orange, and red flowers. When planted below fruit trees and roses, it repels aphids. The juice of the leaves and flowers is said to prevent hair loss by rubbing it on the scalp. Blooms from July until the first frost.
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Growing instructions
Sow from mid-April as single seeds in 10-cm pots at about 20º C. Lightly cover seeds with loose soil or sand and keep moist. Transplant into the field from May 20th at the foot of the compost pile or in nutrient-rich soil. (Beware of slug damage!) Keep free from frost. Space individual plants at 80–100 cm on all sides.
Height
100
cm
Planting distance
80
x
80
cm
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
Fertile
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