Scallop squash "Delikates"

Scallop squash "Delicasy".
The variety is early ripe (from germination to fruiting 50-70 days). Bush plant. The fruit is discoid with serrated edges, white, 4-5 cm in diameter.
The pulp is white, juicy. Yield 2.0 - 3.2 kg/m2.
1 gram contains 8-10 seeds
Agricultural technology.
Squash is grown on light soils, where potatoes, cabbage, onions, legumes grew in the previous year.
Before sowing, the seeds are treated in a solution of potassium permanganate, then washed with clean water.
Sowing in open ground and film shelters is carried out approximately in May, when the soil warms up to a depth of 8-10 cm to + 13 + 14 ° C, according to the scheme - 100 x 70 cm.
Seeds are sown in holes 2-3 pcs. to a depth of 5-6 cm.
After germination, weak plants must be removed.
The seedling method of growing is also used: in this case, seedlings with 2-3 true leaves are planted after preliminary hardening (one per hole), after the threat of frost has passed.
Further care consists in regular loosening, weeding, watering and top dressing. With regular harvesting of fruits, plants bear fruit until the first frost.

Fruticose squash, Scallop squash, Patisson. Bot.: Cucurbita pepo L. var. melopepo.