Vegetable

• Crops in : 95 days
• Ideal for : Children

Description

Bushy. An outstanding early British-bred Butternut squash. In T&M's trials Harrier F1 was the quickest to ripen, and was ready to harvest approximately 95 days from sowing. Bushy plants have an open habit allowing the sun to ripen fruits naturally on the plant giving added sweetness.

Pear shaped fruits weigh 800g (1¾lb). 4 to 5 fruits per plant, with excellent long storage at 10C.

Sowing Instructions

Sow May to June. Sow seed 2cm (¾in) deep in 7.5cm (3in) pots of good seed compost at 21-25C (70-77F). Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag until after germination which takes 7-10 days.

Can also be sown direct outdoors once the soil has warmed. Do not sow in cold soils. Sow 2 seeds every 90cm (36in) and thin out to the best seedling. Ideally grow under cloches until the plant is established.

Aftercare

Keep well watered throughout the season. Feed and mulch regularly.

Kitchen Notes

As versatile as a potato - use roasted, baked, mashed or steamed with its attractive rich orange flesh.