Summer Squash Cucurbita pepo Seeds for Planting

Summer Squash Seeds (Cucurbita pepo) are an easy-to-grow, warm-season vegetable ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and vegetable patches. These Non-GMO seeds produce tender, flavorful squash with high yields, perfect for fresh cooking or grilling.

The plants have bushy growth habits with prolific fruiting throughout the season. Summer Squash thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, offering gardeners a steady harvest of nutritious and versatile vegetables for salads, sautés, and more.

Perfect for gardeners seeking a productive, easy-to-grow squash variety for home cultivation.

Features

• Produces tender, flavorful summer squash
• Non-GMO, high-quality seeds with strong germination
• Ideal for home gardens, vegetable patches, and raised beds
• Prolific fruiting throughout the growing season
• Easy-to-grow, suitable for beginner and experienced gardeners
• Versatile use in salads, sautés, grilling, and fresh cooking
• Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil

Specifications

• Common Name: Squash Seeds
• Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Variety: Summer Squash
• Plant Type: Annual warm-season plant
• GMO Status: Non-GMO
• Season: Spring to summer planting
• USDA Zones: 3–10
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining soil
• Days to Germination: 7–14 days
• Days to Maturity: 50–65 days
• Plant Height: 12–24 inches
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 inches apart
• Row Spacing: 36–48 inches
• Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Uses: Fresh cooking, salads, sautéing, grilling, home gardening

Planting Guide

• Sow Seeds: Direct sow outdoors after last frost.
• Planting Depth: 1 inch deep.
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart; rows 36–48 inches apart.
• Sunlight: Full sun for optimum growth and fruiting.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging.
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil with moderate nutrients.
• Harvest: Pick squash when tender and immature for best flavor.
• Maintenance: Minimal; supports continuous harvest throughout the season.