Smarag

Outstanding Qualities

• High yield potential
• Excellent storage life
• Dark green fruit colour

Smarag is a Cucurbita pepo gem squash which has become a standard in this class. In many gem squash producing areas, Smarag is being used as a direct replacement for Rolet with trial and field plantings indicating the possibility of a 30 % increase in yield. Vines are extremely vigorous and fruit size is better than that of Rolet. Production in winter in sub-tropical areas is very successful. The fruit retains the dark green colour longer than Rolet and the flavour is considered superior. The fruit is a globe shape and very dark green in colour. Smarag is widely adapted and is generally used as mature gem squash, but can also be used as baby and young gems.

Special Varietal Requirements

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