Squash - Astra Polka

Squash 'Astra Polka'

Latin name: Cucurbita pepo

Squash 'Astra Polka' is a high-yielding and fast-growing variety that produces smooth, bright green fruits with a juicy and creamy flesh. Its mild and sweet taste makes it perfect for grilling, wok, soups and gratins. The bushy plant produces abundantly throughout the summer and is excellent for both outdoor and pot cultivation.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 3 g seeds
• Sowing time: April–May (pre-cultivation) or May–June (direct sowing)
• Harvest time: July–September
• Sowing depth: 2–3 cm
• Plant distance: 80–100 cm
• Row spacing: 100 cm
• Location: Sunny and warm
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil moist but avoid waterlogging

Uses: Perfect for grilling, salads, woks, gratins and soups. Can also be harvested early for extra juicy fruits.

Squash 'Astra Polka' is a hardy and easy-to-grow variety that produces a long and steady harvest of beautiful, green fruits with a delicate flavor. The more often you harvest, the more fruits the plant produces.