Squash and Nutmeg Care
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought, Frost
Watering Squash and Nutmeg
Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Squash and Nutmeg Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Squash and Nutmeg care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Squash and Nutmeg is as follows:
Watering Squash in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Squash in Winter: Average Water
Watering Nutmeg in Summer: Lots of watering
Watering Nutmeg in Winter: Average Water
Squash and Nutmeg Diseases
Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Squash and Nutmeg diseases is very important factor of Squash and Nutmeg Care. These plant's diseases are:
- Squash: Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch and Striped cucumber beetles
- Nutmeg: Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew and Red blotch
Squash and Nutmeg Pruning
Pruning is an important part of Squash and Nutmeg care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Squash and Nutmeg pruning is done as follows:
Squash pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves
Nutmeg pruning: In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves
Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Squash and Nutmeg fertilizers are as follows:
- Squash fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer and Apply N-P-K
- Nutmeg fertilizers: fertilize in spring and Nitrogen