80 DAYS
Cucurbita pepo
Vibrant orange-red skin distinguishes Sunshine Hybrid squash, a 2004 All-America Award winner. The flesh is a deep orange with an exceptionally sweet, nutty, creamy smooth taste, making it a delightful addition to any garden. With its stringless texture, this squash variety produces medium-sized fruit weighing around 1.5 to 2 kg (3 to 4 lbs), perfect for various culinary uses.
Size: Fruit weighs 1.5 to 2 kg (3 to 4 lbs), on average. Plants can reach up to 3 to 4 ft. tall with an equal spread.
Yield: Abundant production of high-quality fruit, ideal for both home cooking and market sales.
Taste: Sweet, nutty flavour with a creamy texture; similar taste profile to classic winter squash varieties.
How to use: Excellent for roasting, soups, and baking. Versatile in both sweet and savoury dishes.
Planting tips: Seeds should be sown 4 cm (1.5 in) deep in warm soil (above 22°C). Space plants at least 1 m (3 ft) apart.
Harvest tips: Harvest when the skin is firm and bright in colour and the stem has begun to dry out for best flavour.
