PHILEX F1 Hybrid Squash
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| Crop Remark: | Highly productive summer Zucchini with high quality shiny green fruits demanded in local and export market. Fruits set under relatively low and high temperatures. Suitable for indoor and outdoor production |
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| Mode of Pollination: | Cross Pollination |
| Growing areas: |
Medium low altitudes |
| Seed rate/acre: |
1200 g |
| Approx. seeds/gm: |
8 seeds |
| Spacing: |
60 x 60 cm |
| Growth habit: |
Bushy with vigorous plant |
| Maturity: |
45 days after planting |
| Fruit average weight (g): |
120 g |
| Fruit shape: |
Elongated / cylindrical |
| Fruit skin colour: |
Medium green and shiny |
| Fruit texture: |
Smooth |
| Flesh Color: |
White |
| Fruit secondary colour: | White speckles |
| Yield potential: | 6 - 8 tons / acre |
| Pests: | |
| Diseases: | Notable field resistance to 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), 10g, 25g, 50g, 100g, 250g, 500g |