Latin Name

Cucurbita maxima, C. pepo, C. moschata

 

Growth

An annual that requires full sun and warm soil

 

Spring - Plant seed early spring in soil temperatures 65 F to 100 F,

Summer -  Bloom time in mid and late summer

Fall - Squash Maturity and harvest time

Winter - Dormant 

 

Propagation

 

Propagated by seed and germinates best at 95 F. 

 

Start seed indoors during early spring to prevent any frost damage that may occur. Squash takes on average 5 to 10 days to emerge. 

 

Once all threat of frost has passed, transplant young plants into a well fertilized plot, keeping in mind the spacing of each plant in relation to the variety type and growth.  

 

Seed can be saved up to 6 years in a cool dry place.