ABER F1 Hybrid Squash
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| Crop remark: | An early maturing hybrid squash with high quality medium Green fruits. High yield potential under good crop husbandry. Notable field resistance to Zucchini Mosaic Virus |
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| Mode of pollination: | Cross Pollination |
| Growing areas: |
Low to high altitudes |
| Seed rate/acre: |
1200 g |
| Approx. seeds/gm: |
8 seeds |
| Spacing: |
60 x 60 cm |
| Growth habit: |
Bushy with vigorous plant |
| Plant traits: | Attractive medium green cylindrical fruits |
| Maturity: |
45 days after planting |
| Fruit average weight (kg): |
100 - 150 g |
| Fruit shape: |
Elongated |
| Fruit skin colour: |
Medium green |
| Fruit texture: |
Smooth |
| Flesh Color: |
White |
| Fruit secondary colour: | Very few White speckles |
| Yield potential: | 6 - 8 tons / acre |
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| Diseases: | Zucchini Mosaic Virus |
| Usage: | Eaten raw, cooked and used in many culinary dishes; salads, soups, stew, Breaded and air fried |
| Health Benefits: | Rich in vitamins A, C & B, high in antioxidants, rich in minerals such as Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, Fiber and water hence hydrating and good for the gut |
| Available pack sizes: | Kadogo (7 Seeds), 10 g, 25 g, 50 g, 100 g, 250 g, 500 g |