Description

25 Seeds per pack

(Cucurbita pepo) 49 days.       Bennings Green Tint Heirloom Summer Squash was introduced in 1914. Bennings Green Tint produces pretty pale green pie shaped fruit. Delicious when steamed and then served with butter, salt and pepper.

Planting Instructions for Bennings Green Tint Summer Squash Seeds

Bennings Green Tint Summer Squash is a warm season crop, sensitive to frost and light freezes. Start Heirloom / Open Pollinated Summer Squash Seeds indoors 3-4 weeks. before last frost date or direct seed outdoors after danger of frost. Plant Heirloom / Open Pollinated Summer Squash in full sun. To direct seed, plant 6-8 seeds 1″ deep in 1′ diameter hills, thinning to 3 or 4 plants at set of true leaves. Or plant Summer Squash seeds in rows 1″ deep, 2′ apart. Keep rows and hills 6′ apart. Germination should occur in 5-10 days at 65-85°F. Keep soil just-damp during germination, or seeds may rot. In general Heirloom / Open Pollinated Summer Squash have the best flavor and tenderness when picked young.