Summer Squash
Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbitaceae · Vegetable
Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is one of the most widely grown edibles for USDA zones 1-13. It thrives in full sun with moderate water and moderate upkeep, making it a dependable choice for home gardeners.
- · Give it full sun and space to reach 2-4 ft.
- · Water at a moderate rate and let the soil drain freely.
- · Feed in spring and tidy up dead growth to keep it productive.
Serving Ideas
Roasted, grilled or sautéed; also puréed into soups or baked into breads and pies.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 1-13
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Moderate
- Type: Vegetable
- Mature size: 2-4 ft tall · 1-2 ft wide
- Bloom season: Summer · Yellow
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Yes
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -50F
- Heat tolerance: Excellent
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
- Growth rate: Moderate
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