Squash - Nefertiti

Squash 'Nefertiti'

Latin name: Cucurbita pepo

Squash 'Nefertiti' is a high-yielding and compact variety that produces smooth, dark green fruits with firm, juicy flesh. It has a mild and delicate flavor and is perfect for grilling, wok cooking, gratins and soups. Regular harvesting stimulates continued fruiting throughout the season.

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 baking. Can also be harvested early for extra juicy fruits.

Squash 'Nefertiti' is an easy-to-grow and productive variety that provides a long and steady harvest of tasty fruits throughout the summer. The more often you harvest, the more fruits the plant produces.