Cucurbita pepo
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Cucurbita pepo
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This squash has a uniform shiny lemon-yellow coloring.
Dixie Hybrid squash is tastiest when it is four to six inches long.
Grow these yellow squash seeds and enjoy a snack or side dish that is low in calories and a good source of vitamin A! These plants are also easy to grow and require minimal care so that you can savor a healthy snack with minimal effort. Try Dixie Hybrid Squash for a delicious and nutrient-rich treat!
Sku: 4085
Full Sun
7 - 10 Days
41 Days
12"+
12 - 36"
Moist (2 in / week)
Characteristics: Squash
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Fill Weight (grams): 1.6
Flavor: Mild taste is best when harvested at 4"-6".
Preparation Ideas: Perfect for freezing and canning!
Plant Type: Vegetable
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Approximate Seed Count: 8 - 20
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Summer
Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow a few seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When the plants are 3 inches 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 Dixie Hybrid Summer Squash seeds roughly 4' apart in rows, keeping rows approximately 3' apart.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
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