Plant four to six summer squash seeds in individual mounds 4 feet apart. #Winter squash seedlings fullPlant summer squash in full sun after danger of frost is past. The ideal soil should be slightly acidic (between a pH of 5.8 and 6.8) with a soil temperature range of 65 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. New garden sites should be amended with at least 4 to 5 inches of good organic matter and then tilled 8 to 10 inches into the native soil. Adding compost or aged manure will give plants a good start. Organic matter will help increase uptake of water and nutrients. It is categorized according to its fruit size: small fruits (1 to 4 pounds) include acorn types, butternut types, and some true winter squash types intermediate fruits (6 to 12 pounds) include banana squash, Cushow, Hubbard and some Sweet Meat varieties large fruits (15 to 40 pounds) include Blue Hubbard, Boston Marrow and Jumbo Pink Banana varieties jumbo fruits (50 to 100+ pounds) include Big Max and various Mammoth varieties.Īll squash prefer organic, rich, well-drained soils. Winter squash matures on the vine and is covered with a hard rind that permits winter storage. The three main types include: the yellow straight neck or crooked neck, the white scallop or patty pan, and the oblong, green, gray or gold zucchini. Squash are not difficult to grow, so anyone who likes to garden can enjoy them first in the garden and then on the table. Both types of squash are very nutritious, have high fiber content and are high in vitamins A and C. It is difficult to imagine summer without summer squash casserole or winter without winter squash soup. This publication is part of the Home Garden series.
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