Sow True Seed Summer Squash Seeds

For the best flavor and texture, harvest these squash when they are 5 to 6 inches long. Picking them regularly once production begins also encourages the plant to keep producing more fruit.

Yes, you can start them indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. However, since they are a warm-season crop, ensure all danger of frost has passed before transplanting them into your garden.

This variety grows in a compact bush habit, which is great for smaller spaces. You should space your plants 18 to 24 inches apart to give them enough room to thrive.

This is a fast-maturing variety that typically offers fresh, harvestable squash in about 47 days after planting.

These squash thrive in full sun and prefer soil that has been amended with compost. Because they are highly attractive to pollinators like honeybees, they generally set fruit well without extra intervention.