Squash Seeds (Summer) - Cupcake

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucurbita pepo

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 52 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Spreading
• Vining

Cupcake Summer Squash is a uniquely shaped hybrid that combines the tender skin of zucchini with the sweet, nutty flavor of patty pan squash. Its ribbed, round form, resembling a large cupcake, makes it perfect for stuffing, roasting, grilling, or frying. With a high-yielding habit and rich culinary appeal, this variety offers a fresh twist on classic summer squash, exciting both gardeners and foodies.

• • Distinct ribbed, round shape ideal for stuffing or roasting
• • Sweet, nutty flavor with soft, edible skin
• • Extremely productive plants yielding dozens of fruits

PLANTING SEASON

• Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 24 to 36 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual

SEED PREP

• Soaking