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50 to 90 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Scallop Blend Bush Squash. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of a mix of Patty Pan squash. The colorful mix has the most popular and very flavorful varieties of squash. Suitable for containers and small gardens. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An heirloom variety dating back to the 1700s. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. A summer squash.
Lot No: 103159
Germination: 85%
Seeds Per Pound: 4,000
Plant Height: 24” tall
Planting Season: Spring
Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Method: Indoor Sow/Direct Sow
Summer Squash need warm weather to grow. The plants produce squash in 50 to 65 days, so there is no point in planting them indoors. It is best to plant seeds directly in the garden. Plant your seeds after the soil has warmed up. Thin so there are 4 plants per hill. Summer Squash produces abundantly, so there is no need to plant successive plantings. Eight plants will provide more than enough for a large family. You can trellis squash to save space. Plants grow 2 ft tall, and vines spread up to 10 ft.
Requires fertile, slightly acid soil in a well-drained location in the garden. Apply mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant. Add well-composted manure.
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Water well during dry and hot spells.
Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.
Protect ripening summer squash from damp ground by placing them on boards. Cut summer squash carefully from plants to prevent damaging the vines.
1939 All-America Selections Winner! 56 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. 56 days. Abelmoschus esculentus. Open Pollinated. Clemson Spineless Okra Seeds. The plant produces heavy yields of flavorful, 9" long, dark green okra. This popular heirloom okra variety is prized for its shorter season and suitability for cooler climates. One of the most popular varieties on the market. Leaves are spineless, making it easier to harvest. Best if picked when 3" long. Used in making fried okra, gumbo, soups, stews, and meat dishes. Developed at Clemson University in South Carolina and released in 1939. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 148567. An heirloom variety from the USA.