Growing guide

🌱Sowing

Plant seeds outdoors in late spring when ground has warmed to 50°F and all danger of frost has passed. Traditionally planted in ‘hills’ of 3–5 seeds in each 6” circle. Cover seed with 1/2” of soil, press firmly, and water in well. Each hill should be spaced 3–4 feet apart. Since this is a compact growing variety, a single plant can also be planted in a 15” container.

✂️Thinning

When plants are 2–3” tall, thin to leave 2–3 of the strongest seedlings in each hill (or one per container).

⏱Germination

10–14 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions.

📋Remarks

Plants will continue to produce until frost if fruits are kept picked. Eaten fresh, fried, pureed, and sautéed. These plants also produce very large flowers and are a favorite to stuff, dip in egg and bread crumbs, then sauté in butter! Remember to pick only the male blossoms (if you pick all the blossoms, you will not get any squash).