Summer Squash – Gray Zucchini

Description

25 Seeds per pack

(Cucurbita pepo) 61 days.       Gray Zucchini Summer Squash is medium green with mottled gray specks. Gray Zucchini fruit should be picked in the 7″ to 9″ range.

Planting Instructions for Gray Zucchini Summer Squash Seeds

Heirloom / Open Pollinated 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.