Squash Round Green seeds
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Round green squash is a compact, globe-shaped variety of summer squash, similar to tinda or zucchini, and ideal for Indian kitchen gardens. It has tender green skin, mild sweet flavor, and is perfect for curries, stuffing, or stir-fries.
✅ Key Features of Round Green Squash
Feature | Details |
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🌿 Botanical Name | Cucurbita pepo (round variety) |
🍈 Common Names | Round squash, Round zucchini, Garden tinda (not the same as Indian tinda) |
🥗 Use | Stir-fry, stuffed dishes, sambar, curries |
🌱 Growth Habit | Bushy or semi-vine |
📏 Fruit Size | 3–4 inches diameter when harvested young |
☀️ Light | Full sun (6–8 hours) |
⏳ Harvest Time | 45–60 days after sowing |
🌱 How to Grow Round Green Squash from Seeds
🔹 1. When to Sow (India)
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Ideal Time:
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Warm regions: Jan–March and again in June–August
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Cooler regions: Wait for warmer spring
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🔹 2. Sowing Method
Step | Details |
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Soil | Well-drained, rich in compost |
Seed Depth | 1–1.5 cm deep |
Spacing | 2–3 feet between plants or mounds |
Germination | 5–8 days |
Container | Minimum 12–15 inch grow bag or pot |
🔹 3. Care Tips
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💧 Water: Regular, especially during flowering and fruiting
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🌿 Fertilizer: Add compost or organic manure every 15–20 days
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✂️ Pollination: Hand-pollinate if fruiting is poor (male and female flowers bloom separately)
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🐛 Pests: Watch for aphids, fruit flies, and powdery mildew (use neem spray)
🍽️ Harvesting
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Harvest when fruits are still tender and young (3–4 inches)
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Don’t let them overgrow – they lose flavor and become seedy
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Continuous harvesting encourages new fruits
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