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Tozer Seeds

Cucurbits

Courgette

Tozer have been breeding many varieties over the years to meet a demanding market, looking especially for good shape, colour, yield and ease of pick. We also have a range of speciality straight, round, yellow and striped courgettes.


Sow	May (under cover), June and July
Transplant	2 - 3 weeks from sowing
Suggested Density	12,500 per hectare
Harvest Period	From June - September / October

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Marrow

Tozer Seeds have been breeding marrows for 45 years and are the only company to have bred hybrids, including the most widely grown varieties such as Zebra Cross and Tiger Cross. As with courgettes our breeders are developing new varieties for a changing market.


Sow	May (under cover), June and July into modules and direct
Transplant	4 weeks from sowing
Suggested Density	12,500 per hectare
Harvest Period	From June - September / October

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Pumpkins

The growth in pumpkin sales has continued steadily over the last few years and consumer demand is at an all time high. The opportunity for sales is very short, but pumpkins have become a 'must have' item for many families. We are able to offer a full range of pumpkins from table top size for decorations, up to giant varieties for exhibitions and as living advertisements for sales of standard varieties etc.


Sow	May in modules or direct drilled at 27,500 seeds, thin to 10,000 per hectare
Transplant	Approx. 4 weeks from sowing, spacing 90cm between plants for most varieties
Suggested Density	10,000 per hectare
Harvest Period	When the foliage has died back and the fruits have cured to a good orange colour. Avoid frost damage and foliar diseases
Store	In a dry, frost free, airy environment. Inspect regularly for storage problems

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Winter Squash

Butternut varieties dominate the sales of winter squash and are widely available in retail outlets, Crown Prince and Kabocha varieties are also very popular. The long storage potential of winter squash allows for an extended sales period that can continue from harvest through to spring the following year for some cultivars under the right conditions. Tozer are the only company actively breeding winter squash for UK production.


Sow	May in modules or direct drilled at 27,500 seeds, thin to 10,000 per hectare
Transplant	Approx. 4 weeks from sowing, spacing 1m between plants for most varieties
Suggested Density	10,000 per hectare
Harvest Period	When the foliage has died back and the fruits have cured to a good orange colour. Avoid frost damage and foliar diseases
Store	In a dry, frost free, airy environment. Inspect regularly for storage problems

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