Thriller Hybrid Squash F1
- Thriller Winter Squash – An exciting new AAS winner with many noteworthy qualities.
- As a ‘carnival’ type, it flaunts variable orange and dark green psychedelic stripes on a creamy background, creating outstanding consumer appeal.
- The colors appear early and hold exceptionally well after harvest.
- AAS judges have described its rich-orange, dense, and nutty flesh as having a ‘far improved eating quality’ compared to similar types, especially when roasted.
- Compared to other dumpling types, Thriller has a more compact habit and yields quite well.
- 75-80 Days to Maturity
Description
Thriller Squash may be direct seeded or transplanted, although we highly recommend direct seeding. To ensure a good stand, we recommend planting Seeds every 12" along the intended row. Once plants emerge, thin plants to one every 2 feet. Winter Squash can be susceptible to plant diseases like downy mildew and powdery mildew if leaves receive excess moisture. As a result, we recommend using drip irrigation on winter squash to reduce plant moisture and feed plants more effectively. During periods of heavy rainfall, using a fungicide like Liquid Copper can help to alleviate disease pressure as well.
Winter Squash are a crop that will produce a one-time harvest at the end of the growing season. They should be harvested when plants die back and the fruits obtain their full color. Stem hardness is also an indication of fruit maturity. Once stems harden, fruits are ready for harvest using a set of pruning shears. Winter Squash can be stored in a cool, dry place for several months, depending on variety and sugar content. Once fruits are harvested, remove the plants from the garden to prevent any fungal spores from overwintering and becoming a problem in future years. Proper crop rotation is extremely important with all pumpkin varieties to reduce disease and pest pressure.
Growing Information
Treatment: Untreated
