King Ka Ae Hybrid
Cucurbita moschata
 King Ka Ae Hybrid
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Seed #621 |
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Excellent tasty Korean summer squash. Fruits have smooth and shiny skin and best harvested when 5-6″ long. Flesh is very dense and has a soft texture. Plants are semi-bush type. This variety can have a long growing season from under row cover to open field. Suitable growing temperatures range from 80-85 °F.
- Warm season annual
- Approx. 8-15 seeds in packet. (A seed will vary in weight and size within a given seed lot. The number of seeds stated is only an estimate.)
- Maturity: Approx. 55-70 days to maturity after transplanting
- Planting season: Late spring to early summer
For quantities greater than 500 lbs, or for special requests such as seed treatment, ask us for a price quote on this variety.
Cultivation: Squash prefers warm temperatures. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Hill planting: Form soil into a 1-ft. diameter mound 3-4" tall. Space mounds 3-4' apart. On each mound plant 1-2 seeds. Row planting: See spacing info in chart. Keep soil moist. Fertilize as needed. Train to climb a vertical support for better air circulation and ease of harvest or leave to sprawl on the ground.
Germination
Temperature |
Seed
Depth |
Seed
Spacing |
Row
Distance |
| 70-95°F |
1" |
10-12" |
48-60" |
Please note: Maturity, adaptability and disease tolerance may differ under your specific climate and/or growing conditions.
Culinary tips: This is the Korean summer squash used to make squash pancake, hobak jeon. Prepare this squash like any summer squash.
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