Dark Green Zucchini Organic Squash Seeds 4185. Heirloom Vegetable. Approx. 25 seeds/pkt (10-12 seeds/gram).
This bushy summer squash will be loaded with 30-75cm (12-30in) fruits. We suggest picking the fruit when it is small for best flavour and texture. Larger fruit are excellent for making muffins and bread. While this zucchini does not run, it can still take up a decent sized space in the garden of 150cm square (5ft x 5ft). This is a prolific variety so look to supply the entire neighbourhood with only a plant or two!
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Summer squash are a hot weather crop. As such they need full sun and warm, deep, rich, well drained, organic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. Before planting, work in lots of compost. Directly plant seed outdoors from late May to mid June 2.5cm (1in) deep in hills 2.4m (8ft) apart with 4-6 seeds per hill. After germination, thin to 3 plants per hill. Seed can be started indoors 3 weeks before the plant out date. Squash do not transplant well – use paper or fibre pots that can be set directly in the soil. Protect mature squash from frost and cold.
- Planting Depth: 2.5cm (1in)
- Seeds Per Hill: 4 - 6
- Thin To: 3 - 4 per hill
- Hill Spacing: 2.4m (8ft)
| Size |
packet |
| Blooming Season Begins | High Summer |
| Days to Emergence |
7 - 10 days |
| Days to Harvest | 50 days |
| Degree of Difficulty | Easy |
| Family Name | Cucurbitaceae |
| Frost Tolerance | Killed by Frost |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Height | Medium (60 - 90cm) |
| Heritage | Open Pollinated |
| Latin | Cucurbita pepo |
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Light | Full Sun |
| Organic Status | Certified Organic |
| Propagation | Start Indoors or Sow Direct Late Spring |