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.
FAQ:
How long does it take Bennings Green Tint Summer Squash to mature?
Bennings Green Tint Summer Squash matures in approximately 49 days.
What are the characteristics of Bennings Green Tint Summer Squash?
This heirloom variety produces pale green, pie-shaped fruits that are delicious when steamed and served with butter, salt, and pepper.
How should Bennings Green Tint Summer Squash seeds be planted?
Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. For direct sowing, plant 6-8 seeds 1 inch deep in 1-foot-diameter hills, thinning to 3-4 plants at the true leaf stage. Alternatively, plant seeds in rows spaced 2 feet apart, with rows or hills spaced 6 feet apart.
When is the best time to harvest Bennings Green Tint Summer Squash?
The fruits are best harvested young when they are tender, for the best flavor and texture.
What are the ideal growing conditions for Bennings Green Tint Summer Squash?
Plant in full sun, with soil temperatures between 65-85°F for germination, which typically occurs in 5-10 days. Keep the soil just damp during germination to prevent seeds from rotting.
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