Squash Little Gem Trailing

Squash Little Gem Trailing

Squash Little Gem Trailing. Small round cricket ball sized dark green fruit are produced in abundance for harvest in Mid – Aug.  The plant has a trailing habit, which may be trained upwards to maximise space. Easy to grow & stores well.  Classed as a winter variety.

Cultivation Advice Squash Little Gem Trailing

• A sunny spot protected from strong winds is essential.
• The soil must be well drained and rich in humus, the more the better.
• I fill each hole at least 12” square
• with garden compost and paper at the bottom into which goes a single plant.
• For bush varieties 24in between each plant is fine – 48in for vines.
• Many winter Squash / Pumpkins like to sprawl out and need plenty of space.
• Vining Squash / Pumpkins require a larger area to run,
• whilst semi-vining and bush varieties of winter squash / courgette can be well contained.
• If space is tight just keep turning the branches back to the centre to prevent spreading and over-running other plants.