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Delta Summer Squash Seeds

Delta Summer Squash Seeds

Nutty Summer Squash

Delta Summer Squash, a cultivar derived from the Cucurbita pepo species, hails from the United States. This prolific squash variety is celebrated for its abundant yield and delectable flavor.

The plant showcases broad, lobed leaves with sprawling vines that produce an array of elongated, cylindrical squash. Typically measuring 6-8 inches in length, these squashes have a smooth, tender skin that varies in hue from light green to yellow.

Renowned for its mild and slightly nutty taste, Delta Summer Squash is a culinary treasure. Its versatile nature allows for diverse culinary applications; it's fantastic grilled, sautéed, roasted, or even enjoyed raw in salads.

When cultivating Delta Summer Squash from seed, optimal growth requires well-draining soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 6.8. This plant flourishes in full sunlight, so select a spot that receives ample sun exposure. Once the soil temperature reaches around 60°F (15°C), sow seeds directly into the ground, planting them about 1 inch deep and spacing them 2-3 feet apart to accommodate the plant's expansive growth.

Maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging, and regular harvesting encourages continued fruit production throughout the growing season. With its robust growth and delightful taste, Delta Summer Squash is a favored addition to gardens, offering a bounty of tender, flavorful squash that's sure to elevate your culinary creations.

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Description

Delta Summer Squash, a cultivar derived from the Cucurbita pepo species, hails from the United States. This prolific squash variety is celebrated for its abundant yield and delectable flavor.

The plant showcases broad, lobed leaves with sprawling vines that produce an array of elongated, cylindrical squash. Typically measuring 6-8 inches in length, these squashes have a smooth, tender skin that varies in hue from light green to yellow.

Renowned for its mild and slightly nutty taste, Delta Summer Squash is a culinary treasure. Its versatile nature allows for diverse culinary applications; it's fantastic grilled, sautéed, roasted, or even enjoyed raw in salads.

When cultivating Delta Summer Squash from seed, optimal growth requires well-draining soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 6.8. This plant flourishes in full sunlight, so select a spot that receives ample sun exposure. Once the soil temperature reaches around 60°F (15°C), sow seeds directly into the ground, planting them about 1 inch deep and spacing them 2-3 feet apart to accommodate the plant's expansive growth.

Maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging, and regular harvesting encourages continued fruit production throughout the growing season. With its robust growth and delightful taste, Delta Summer Squash is a favored addition to gardens, offering a bounty of tender, flavorful squash that's sure to elevate your culinary creations.

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Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 0.1"L x 3.25"W x 4.5"H

Features

  • Heirloom
  • Open-Pollinated

Characteristics

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Bush
Life Cycle : Tender Annual
Plant Family : Curcubitaceae (Curcubits)
Planting Time : Summer
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun

Planting & Care

Soil & Water: Provide squash plants with deep mounds of organic matter, rich soil, and heavy, even water. All squash are extremely frost sensitive, so use mulch to heat soils in early spring and row covers to protect from frost at both ends of the growing cycle, especially in short growing seasons.

Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost, or sow seed directly once soils are at least 70°F. Use row covers to provide a physical barrier to insects.

Harvesting & Storage: Pick squash when they are 4"-7" long to keep production high, and for best flavor.

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