Description

Browse long squash seeds at Fakhar Seeds for gardeners and growers seeking long-fruited squash varieties. Because common names can vary by region, confirm the crop and variety on the seed packet before purchase. Check the listing for brand, packet size and available instructions.

Growing in Gilgit-Baltistan

• Lower valleys (Gilgit, Chilas, Diamer): Direct sow May-Jun (or pot nursery Apr).
• Higher valleys (Skardu, Hunza, Ghizer, Astore): Pot nursery in tunnel Apr-May, transplant Jun on sunny sites.

Growing in the plains of Pakistan

• Punjab, Sindh and lowland KP: Direct sow Feb-Mar and Jun-Jul.

Seed, spacing and harvest

• Seed needed for a small plot: about 188-250 g per kanal (9.4-12 g per marla).
• Spacing: 90-120 cm between plants. Time to harvest: 45-60 days from sowing.
• Small-space tip: Train on a trellis or wall to save ground area.

Approximate guidance. Sowing dates shift with altitude, city, site and season; confirm with the seed packet or your local Agriculture Department / PARC office before sowing.