Zucchini Squash Seeds, 25 seeds

Zucchini Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a popular summer squash known for its tender, flavorful fruits and heavy yields. Fast-growing and highly productive, zucchini plants provide an abundant harvest throughout the summer. Perfect for grilling, sautéing, baking, or fresh salads, zucchini is a versatile kitchen staple. These plants thrive in gardens, raised beds, or large containers, making them ideal for home gardeners of all levels.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Zucchini, Summer Squash
• Genus: Cucurbita
• Species: Cucurbita pepo
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Features: Fast growing, heavy yields, versatile culinary use, easy to grow
• Season of Interest: Summer harvest
• Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor (garden beds, raised beds, containers)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Cultivating Difficulty: Easy
• Watering: Moderate, prefers consistent moisture
• Climate: Warm-season crop; Temperate, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical
• Growth Habit: Bushy, spreading vines, 2–3 ft tall
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-draining loam enriched with compost
• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5
• Planting Time: Late spring after last frost

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow outdoors after frost when soil is warm, or start indoors 2–3 weeks early
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hrs daily)
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid overhead watering to reduce mildew
• Spacing: 24–36 inches apart in rows 3–4 ft apart
• Germination: 7–10 days at 70–85°F (21–29°C)
• Harvest: 45–60 days after sowing; harvest young fruits 6–8 inches long for best flavor
• Tips: Pick regularly to encourage continuous production; mulch to retain soil moisture and control weeds