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Winter Squash

Sown Jun–Jul · 90–120 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for winter squash.

Its window is Jun–Jul. That opens in June, 9 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
Sowing Jun–Jul
Duration 90–120
Spacing 200 × 100 cm
Soil pH 5.8–7.0
Water 500–700 mm
Temperature 18–30 °C
Seed rate 3–4 kg
Yield 20–30 t
Watch for Fruit fly, downy 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

Growing Winter Squash

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