Organic Squash Seeds, Fordhook Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

$2.79

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Organic Squash Seeds, Fordhook Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

$2.79

Sale Sold out

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Product Information

Our Organic Fordhook Zucchini is a classic, cylindrical, dark-green straight to slightly curved zucchini.

The tender, creamy-white flesh of this squash variety will freeze well for preservation. Vigorous & productive bush squash plants.

Sku: 0929

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

7 - 10 Days

Days to
Maturity:

57 Days

Key Features

Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo

Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 30

Flavor: Tender.

Preparation Ideas: Great for freezing.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Fill Weight (grams): 3.75

Growth Type: Bush

Instructions

After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow 5 Fordhook Zucchini Organic Squash seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9" to 12" tall and 2' across. When plants are 3" tall, thin by cutting all but the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in the rows.

Planting Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: Sow your Fordhook Zucchini Organic Squash seeds roughly 4' apart in a row, keeping rows approximately 3' apart.

Suggestions

Pick summer squash early and often. Not picking will stop production of plants. Ready to harvest just after blossom falls from squash and it can be easily dented with thumbnail.