Cucurbits are among the most prolific vegetables in the garden. In this category, you will find seeds of giant, butternut and spaghetti squash, zucchini, summer squash, pattypan squash, cucumbers for outdoor and protected cultivation, as well as watermelons and melons.
The varieties include Atlantic Giant pumpkin for growing record-breaking fruits, Butternut squash, Soraya zucchini, Disco pattypan squash, Hermes Skierniewicki F1 and Polan F1 cucumbers, as well as Orangeglo watermelon with orange flesh. Ornamental pumpkins are also available.
How to grow cucurbits
Warmth — cucurbits are sensitive to frost. Sow seeds for transplants in April and plant them outdoors after mid-May. Direct sowing is possible when the soil temperature is at least 12–15°C.
Site — sunny, with fertile, humus-rich soil. Pumpkins and zucchini need plenty of space, while cucumbers and watermelons also grow well in a polytunnel.
Watering — regular, preferably at the base of the plant, without wetting the leaves, which helps limit fungal diseases.
You can find more vegetables in the vegetable seeds category.
Frequently asked questions
When should pumpkins and zucchini be sown?
For transplants, in the second half of April; outdoors, after the last frosts, usually in the second half of May.
Can watermelons be grown in a cooler climate?
Yes, preferably from transplants, in a warm, sheltered spot or in a polytunnel.
