Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbita pepo
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When this long green squash is mature it can be up to 10-12" in length! Ideal for multiple cooking dishes and baked goods such as cakes, breads and muffins. A summer squash, this green zucchini is a delight in the kitchen.
Wondering how to plant zucchini outdoors? Sow seeds roughly 4' apart in rows, keeping rows at least 12" apart.
Sku: 7680
Vendor: Ferry-Morse
Full Sun
8-10 Days
50 Days
12"+
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 40
Flavor: Sweet.
Preparation Ideas: A great choice for baked foods like cake, bread or muffins!
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 4.5
Growth Type: Summer
After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow a few seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9-12" tall and 2' across. When the plants are 3" tall, thin by cutting all but the three strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in the rows.
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: Sow seeds roughly 4' apart in rows.
Pick summer squash early and often. Not picking will stop the production of the plants. Ready to harvest just after blossom falls from fruit and fruit can be easily dented with a thumbnail.
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