{"title":"Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most well-known squashes are the butternut types: here you will also find acorn, kabocha, delicata and more... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/squash-uchiki-kuri\" title=\"squash uchiki kuri vegetable seeds\"\u003eUchiki Kuri\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of our favourites\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a lush, tasty and beautiful fruit \u003ca href=\"\/products\/squash-cornells-bush-delicata\" title=\"squash cornells bush delicata vegetable seeds\"\u003eCornells Bush Delicata\u003c\/a\u003e doesn’t disappoint\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love squashes, remember to peek at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collection-pumpkin-vegetable-seeds\" title=\"pumpkin vegetable seeds\"\u003epumpkin\u003c\/a\u003e choices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"squash-black-futsu","title":"Squash Black Futsu","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Futsu\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heavily ribbed, small, black skinned round shaped squash! A choice and rare variety originating from Japan, it has an excellent sugary-nutty flavour when roasted reminiscent of hazelnuts. The flesh is golden coloured while the skin will turn chestnut colour in storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis variety is part of our naturally nurtured range, the seed comes from an organic source\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e:  between late April to end of May, start 1 seed per pot or module, 20-25mm deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: keep moist but not waterlogged.  Harden off and plant out after all danger of frost has passed.  In cooler areas you can protect young plants with cloches until they have settled in.  After harvesting in late summer leave them outdoors for 14 days to harden the skin for storing (protect from frost) or ripen in a greenhouse.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: an excellent sugary-nutty flavour when roasted reminiscent of hazelnuts.  Bake, roast or stir fry, use in soups or sweet pies.  This variety can be stored: the skin will turn chestnut colour in storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824581583124,"sku":"SQUBF","price":1.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/squashblackfutsu.png?v=1753114009"},{"product_id":"squash-crown-prince-f1","title":"Squash Crown Prince F1","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnforgettable steel grey-blue skinned \u003cstrong\u003eCrown Prince F1\u003c\/strong\u003e, with deep orange flesh, renowned for its eating qualities having deep orange flesh with a sweet and nutty flavour. A very worthy winner of an AGM. It stores well too allowing you to enjoy the fruits right through to late spring. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eTo be an AGM winner means that this variety has been outstanding in trials: reliable and with great garden performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e:  between late April and the end of May, start 1 seed per pot or module, 20-25mm deep.  Keep moist but not waterlogged.  Harden off \u0026amp; plant out in June \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e:  they like a sunny spot with lots of organic matter dug in.  ‘Plant’ a plastic bottle (upside down with the base cut off) close to each plant so that you can direct water to their roots.   After harvesting in October leave them outdoors for about 14 days to harden the skin for storing (protect from frost) or ripen in a greenhouse or sunny windowsill. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e: renowned for its eating qualities having deep orange flesh with a sweet and nutty flavour.  It stores well allowing you to enjoy the fruits through to late spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824582402324,"sku":"SQUCP","price":1.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/squashcrownprince0818plant.jpg?v=1753114694"},{"product_id":"squash-disco","title":"Squash Disco","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow your own bright white flying saucers! Patty Pan \u003cstrong\u003eDisco \u003c\/strong\u003eare well behaved bushy plants that grow plenty of these lovely flavoured, scalloped edges squashes. As a summer squash they are best eaten fresh, we think they are gorgeous sliced in half and roasted with a sprinkling of herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSOW\u003c\/strong\u003e: from late April to the end of May, under cover to start them off, 1 per pot. Some people like to soak the seed overnight before sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROW\u003c\/strong\u003e: keep moist but not waterlogged. Harden off and plant out after all danger of frost has passed. In cooler areas you can protect young plants with cloches until they have settled in. Disco matures in about 12 weeks, best eaten fresh (will not store beyond 2 weeks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAT \u0026amp; ENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: thin skinned summer squashes can be eaten as you would courgettes – try frying or grilling – we think Disco is gorgeous sliced in half and roasted with a sprinkling of herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824584368404,"sku":"SQUCD","price":0.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/Squash_Custard_White_Disco_ml.jpg?v=1732815602"},{"product_id":"squash-honey-bear","title":"Squash Honey Bear","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall and sweet, there is no acorn squash like \u003cstrong\u003eHoney Bear\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a spread of only a metre this is the perfect choice for smaller plots and even large pots. 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After harvest leave them outdoors for about 14 days to harden the deep green skin for storing (protect from frost) or ripen in a greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eENJOY\u003c\/strong\u003e: bake, roast or stir fry, use in soups or sweet pies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MoreVeg Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49824589676820,"sku":"SQUHO","price":1.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/3133\/7236\/files\/squash_honey_bear_f1_ml.jpg?v=1732815721"},{"product_id":"squash-uchiki-kuri","title":"Squash Uchiki Kuri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUchiki Kuri \u003c\/strong\u003efruits have a strong orange coloured skin hiding golden flesh with a sweet and slightly nutty flavour. Each plant will form up to 5 small fruits (about 1.5kg). 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