How Does Summer Squash Grow?

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An annual that requires full sun and warm soil

 

Seasonal Growth

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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 

 

Health Benefits

 

History

 

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. 

Harvesting

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Storage

 

Fun Facts