![]() ![]() Squash grow rapidly so it is a good idea to regularly (every 1 or 2 days) check for more, especially in hot weather. Summer squash tastes better when smaller in size so for best quality and flavor, they should be harvested when young and tender. ![]() Spaghetti Squash – After cooking, this interesting squash can be pulled out in strands similar in appearance to spaghetti. When watering, try to avoid wetting the plant’s leaves as this can encourage disease. Keep soil adequately moist throughout the season and give plants a nice deep watering once a week. Smaller fruited varieties can be trained up a trellis which can help save space. The size of your garden may determine which squash varieties to grow – squash plants require a large space. Days to Maturityįrom date directly sown in garden. Seeds germinate in approximately 5-12 days. Rows should be spaced 1.5-1.8 m (5-6′) apart. Plants should be spaced/thinned to approximately 3 plants per hill or 15 cm (6″) apart. Sow seeds 2.5 cm (1″) deep and sow 5-6 seeds per hill or 5 cm (2″) apart. Transplants should only go into the garden once soil is completely warmed. ![]() Sow directly into the garden once the danger of frost has passed or for an earlier crop, start indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost using 3-4” Jiffy peat pots and make sure to weather/harden off the plants before setting them in the ground.īest when planted in a rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Summer squash have softer skin, while winter squash have hard shells. Squash is divided into two classes – summer squash and winter squash. ![]()
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