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'musquée de Provence' Squash - Cucurbita moschata (latin)

The musquée de Provence Squash, also known as Nutmeg Squash, comes from the South of France.
It is a vigorous, running variety with a good yield.
The bright orange flesh is thick, sweet and flavoured.
It stores very well, even when sliced.


Type of soil: Rich and light. Fertiliser recommended.
Sowing time: From April to June.
Harvest time: From August to October.
Site: Full sun.


Sowing technique:
- Sow 5 to 6 seeds together 2 cm deep and 75 cm apart, in rows 1 m apart.
- Keep only the strongest plant of the seed hole, six weeks after growing.


Care:
- Water infrequently but generously, avoid watering the leaves.
- Hoe regularly.
- Spread mulch to encourage the crop.

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