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‘Astia’ Container Zucchini Seeds

Ornamental Zucchini for the Deck

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Description

Astia zucchini is a compact, French-bred bush variety developed for container growing and small garden spaces. Its non-rambling habit makes it perfect for patios, raised beds, and tight planting areas. The plants produce attractive, silvery-green, deeply indented leaves that add ornamental value while sheltering the developing fruit. Early-bearing and prolific, Astia sets glossy green zucchini close to the plant’s base, making them easy to spot and harvest regularly for best quality. This variety thrives in warm weather and will continue producing over a long season when picked frequently.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Annual
  • Growth habit: Bush
  • Crop category: Squash
  • Recorded feature: Container Compatible
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Height at Maturity: 18–24 inches
  • Sun/Shade: Full sun
  • Light: Full Sun
  • Planting season: Spring or Summer
  • Starting location: Direct Sow or Start Indoors & Transplant

Sow ‘Astia’ Container Zucchini after the soil has warmed and frost danger has passed, or transplant established seedlings without disturbing their roots more than necessary. Preserve the recorded spacing because broad leaves and vines can occupy more room than young plants suggest. Check soil moisture at root depth and direct water toward the soil. Once fruit develops, inspect plants frequently and harvest at the stage appropriate to summer or winter squash. Use clean cuts to avoid damaging stems.

Ideal for home gardeners and urban growers, Astia zucchini performs well in rich, well-draining soil and benefits from consistent moisture.

For best results, plant after danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have warmed.

Before sowing ‘Astia’ Container Zucchini, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Container Compatible
  • Hybrid
  • Matures Early
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Useful for Ornamental

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: 3 - 9
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Fall
Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer
Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer
Growth Habit : Bush
Life Cycle : Annual
Plant Family : Curcubitaceae (Curcubits)
Planting Time : Spring
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:Amend soil well before sowing with lots of aged manure or compost.

Planting & Growing:Plant only when spring weather is warm and night temperatures stay above 50 degrees. Plant in slightly mounded hills, 3 feet in diameter and 3 feet apart. Plant seeds in a triangular pattern with 2 seeds 1" deep at each point. Thin hill seedlings to 3 strongest plants. Protect seedlings from birds. For container growing use fresh, good quality soil and sow seeds 4" from edges. When 3-4" tall, remove all but the strongest seedlings so that one (15" diameter pot) or two (20" diameter pot) remain. For larger pots spacing should be 8-10" apart.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest when 5" inches long. Frequent harvesting keeps plants producing.

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