Scalloped fruits have a glossy golden exterior complemented by a lime green star on the blossom end. Y- Star Summer Squash produces quickly and abundantly over an extended period with an open plant habit that makes for a quick and easy harvest. Best eaten when squashes are still fairly small, up to 3-4 across when its mild, nutty flavor stands out; great for raw snacking, sauteeing, or grilling.

10 seeds

PLANTING

Cucurbita pepo

Germination:4-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures are 70-85F

Seed Sowing Depth:1/2-1″ deep

Sowing Indoors:3-4 weeks before the last frost.Provide70-85Fsoil temperature.Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot.Sowing into individual biodegradable peat/cow pots reduces rootdamage when transplanting. Transplantafter the last frost,36-48″ apart.

Sowing Outdoors:Sow after the last frostwhen the soil temperature is over70F.Sow a few seeds every 36-48″.

How much does a packet plant:8-10foot single row,2-3 hills

Harvest:Check and harvest a few times a week. Cut or kindly twist off fruit, starting at 3-4.

Tips:Y-StarSummer Squash needs fertile, well-drained soil, amended with compost, well-rotted manure, and/or added organic fertilizer. Keep well watered for optimum growth, mulching will help retain moisture. Use black plastic mulch and row covers for weed, insect control, and faster growth.