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Summer Squash

Sown Feb–Mar, Jun · 45–60 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for summer squash.

Its window is Feb–Mar, Jun. That opens in February, 5 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same vegetable group — soonest to crop first

Amaranth (Leafy) 30–45 days Arugula 30–45 days Spinach (Palak) 35–50 days Mizuna 35–50 days Komatsuna 35–50 days Radish 40–60 days
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif · Zaid
Sowing Feb–Mar, Jun
Duration 45–60
Spacing 120 × 60 cm
Soil pH 5.8–7.0
Water 400–600 mm
Temperature 18–30 °C
Seed rate 4–5 kg
Yield 15–25 t
Watch for Fruit fly, powdery mildew

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

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