Smooth Wonder

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Very strong yield potential on near spineless plants. Smooth Wonder performs best in sandier well drained soils, and has a strong tolerance to powdery mildew and downey mildew.

V42098 : Smooth Wonder
Treatment * Pkg Size ** Price (USD)
Treated 100 seeds $14.95
Treated 250 seeds $24.90
Treated 1M seeds $71.05
Treated 5M seeds $308.75
Treated 25M seeds $1,500.00
Treated 80M seeds $4,720.00
* M = 1,000
** US customer prices shown in USD.
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Disease Resistance
Downy Mildew
Powdery Mildew
Attributes
Item Number
V42098
Maturity (days)
45
Length (inches)
5 - 7
Color
Yellow
Squash Type
Straightneck
Fruit Shape
Tapered
Hybrid  
Yes
Year New
2025
Treatment   
FarMore FI400
Popular For
Commercial Grower, Fresh Market
Canada
Yes

Growing Tips

Herbicide Caution

Some pre-emergence herbicides can and will cause distortions in squash and pumpkins, especially the species with the corky stems. It also has been noticed in hardstem varieties. These distortions may show up in both color or shape.

Planting

Direct seed into field. Plant ½” - ¾” deep. Row spacing should range from 36” - 60” apart. In row spacing ranges from 18” - 24”.

Planting Guidelines - Squash Summer
Approximate Seeds per Pound:
2,500 - 6,000
Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:
1.7 - 1.8 lbs
Seeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):
4.6 - 10.1 M
Seeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:
500 - 667
Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:
18 - 24"
Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:
36 - 60"
Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:
.5 - .75"
Recommended Soil Temperature:
70 - 80°F
Days to Germination:
7 - 10
Management

Scout fields every 7 days. Inspect for weeds, insect, and disease infestation.

Harvest

Harvest every other day. Fruit should be 7 - 8” in length and 1 - 2½” in diameter. Another way to determine harvestablity is to harvest when blossom has wilted.

Storage

Store at 40 - 50ºF and at 95% humidity.