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HEIRLOOM A beloved French heirloom delectable both young as summer squash or mature as winter squash! Her flavor as summer squash is notably more sweet and nutty compared to classic zucchini with a fine, firm texture that we love on the grill. We are also impressed with the sheer abundance on each compact plant, even in containers.
Planting Method: Direct Sow or Transplant
To Direct Sow: After last frost, sow 2 seeds every 2 feet in rich soil, thinning to one.
For Transplanting: Start seedlings 3 weeks before final frost in peat pots or soil blocks for minimal root disturbance. Transplant after last frost.
Plant care: Protect from cucumber beetle with hoops and floating row cover – remove when the plants start flowering.
Seed Depth: 1 inch Days to Germination: 5 days at 80°F
Sun Needs: Full
Spacing (after thinning/transplanting): 2 feet
Days to Harvest: 50 days to summer squash; 100 days to winter Height: Bush
Harvest: Enjoy non-fruiting blossoms stuffed or in fritters. For summer squash, harvest often for maximum production.
mckel67 –
Very easy growers in 5b/6a (Ohio). Produced yellow palm size squash with a mild flavor that tasted great grilled. A little more resistant to cucumber beetles than other squash in my garden, though they still go into this one too. My plant did not get as huge as some squash plants, which I liked because I have limited space in an urban garden. Would recommend!..
Heather –
YaaHOOooo! I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed these little beauties as much as we do 🙂 Don’t hesitate to reach out anytime and may the cucumber beetles stay at bay! -Heather & The Fruition Team