Round Zucchini Seeds - Zucchini, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Round zucchini (Cucurbita pepo) is a warm-season annual summer squash that produces globe-shaped fruits 3-4 inches across on compact bush plants. The round fruits are easy to harvest, best picked young, and are a natural shape for stuffing, grilling, and roasting. This packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: Round Zucchini
• Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Compact bush, 2-3 feet tall and wide
• Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil
• Planting Time: After the last frost

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost when the soil has warmed to at least 65°F (18°C).
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with compost worked in.
• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; water at the base to keep the foliage dry.
• Spacing: Sow 1-2 inches deep, 24 inches apart (or in hills 4 feet apart).
• Germination: 7-14 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C).
• Harvest: About 48-65 days from sowing; pick when fruits are 2-4 inches in diameter, before they overgrow.
• Tips: Harvest every 2-3 days once plants start producing to keep them bearing until frost.