Description

Explore round squash seeds at Fakhar Seeds for growers looking for round-fruited squash types. Regional names for squash may differ, so use the product packet and verified variety details to confirm the crop. Check the listing for packet size and growing information.

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.