
Squash (Round) – Seeds produce small, round gourds with tender flesh and mild flavor. This warm-season vegetable grows well in pots or garden beds, thrives in full sunlight, and requires regular watering. Ideal for soups, stir-fries, and stuffing.
🪴 Growing Guide
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Sowing:
- Setup: Use a seed-starting tray or small pots with seed-starting mix.
- Sow: Place seeds on the surface, press lightly, space 1 inch apart.
- Transplant: Move seedlings to separate pots when they have 2-3 true leaves.
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water gently to avoid disturbing seeds.
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Fertilization:
- Seedlings: NPK 20-20-20 every 7–10 days (1 tsp per 1L water)
- Fruiting: Switch to NPK 5-15-45 when flowers appear
- Sunlight: Provide as much direct sunlight as possible for optimal growth.
- Pests: Use neem oil for pest control when pests are detected.
Additional Information:
- Other Names: Squash Round, Tindi, Indian Round Squash, ٹنڈی, Tindi.
- Care Tips ⚠️: Wear gloves and a mask while handling fertilizers or neem oil.