Squash Seeds (Summer) - Grey Zucchini

BOTANICAL NAME

Cucurbita pepo

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Bush

A smallish heat resistant zucchini squash that possesses a delicious flavor, Grey Zucchini has been a favorite of vegetable gardeners since the 1950's. Tends to produce a high yield of zucchini squash in the 6 inch range. Plant Grey Zucchini seeds just about anywhere, but this variety tends to thrive in the arid parts of the southwestern US and Mexico.

• Bush Variety; Smooth and Straight with Silver Speckles
• Highly Heat Resistant and Adaptable to Arid Climates
• High Yielding; Productive; Prefers Full Sun Exposure

PLANTING SEASON

• Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/2 to 1 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual