Sementeira
Done directly in the final location or in a tray with subsequent transplanting when the plants are around 10 cm tall.
Squash Butternut Waltham
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Squash Butternut Waltham
A benchmark butternut: unmistakable pear shape, thin cream skin and firm, bright orange flesh that keeps for months after harvest.
About the variety. Small to medium fruits, from 600 g to 1.5 kg, with indeterminate growth. Late-maturing, which gives it excellent storage durability. The flowers are edible and the plant is bee-friendly.
€1,50
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€1,50
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Itinerário técnico
Como cultivar squash butternut waltham?
Um guia de cultivo passo a passo, da sementeira à colheita.
pH ideal 6.5 and 7.0Temperatura ideal 22 and 32°C
Solo
Fertile, loamy soils with good drainage are recommended for this crop. Soil pH should be between 6.5 and 7.0.
Clima
It is a crop that thrives in warm conditions, with the ideal temperature for growth and fruit development between 22 and 32°C, and night temperatures that do not normally drop below 20°C, as temperatures below this value lead to poor pollen tube growth. Soil temperature at sowing time should be at least 20°C.
Fertilização
It is a nitrogen-demanding crop, so well-composted organic matter should be incorporated into the soil before planting.
Rega
Irrigation is essential during flowering, pollination and fruit development, and water doses should be gradually reduced as the fruit approaches maturity. For this reason, drip irrigation is a good option for this crop, as it adapts to the varying requirements throughout the growing cycle and avoids wetting the leaves (which could promote the development of diseases).
Controlo de Infestantes
Mechanical control in the early stages of the crop cycle and mulching with organic materials or plastic are options that help prevent competition between weeds and the crop.
Controlo de Pragas
Mites and thrips are the main pests of this crop. Mite control can be achieved through biological control with predatory mites and the application of azadirachtin and sulphur powder (if temperature < 28°C). Thrips control is carried out by using border plants that favour anthocorid beneficials (marigolds and other composites) and through biological control with predatory mites and anthocorids.
Doenças
Fusarium wilt and downy mildew are diseases affecting this crop. To control fusarium wilt, appropriate crop rotations, biofumigation and soil solarization should be carried out. For downy mildew control, suitable crop rotations, improvements to soil structure and permeability (avoiding waterlogging), wide plant spacing and the application of copper-based fungicides should be used.