SquashCommon Name: Squash Scientific Name: Cucurbita maxima / Cucurbita pepo / Cucurbita moschata USDA Hardiness Zones: annual, will not overwinter Approximate number of seeds per gram (ounce) : varies from 6 (175) to 10 (300) Sun: full sun Water: keep soil moderately moist during germination and water regularly. Overwatering seedlings can lead to "damping off". Soil: sow at 1 inch deep in well-drained, acidic soil that is rich in organic matter. Temperature: 22 to 24 degrees Celsius (72 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit) for germination Spacing: Plant in hills, 12 to 18 inches apart and in rows 4 to 5 feet apart Germination Time: generally 5 to 10 days Squash are available in both summer and winter varieties. In addition, there are both trailing and bush types of squash. Similar to pumpkins and cucumbers, squash do not transplant well and should be either direct sowed or started indoors in peat pots. Plenty of space is required for each plant to allow them to fully grow. Fertile soil is important to squash cultivation, particularly soil with a high nitrogen content. While squash require well-drained soil, frequent watering is important to maximum yields. Winter squash varieties include spaghetti, acorn and butternut while summer squash varieties include straightneck and zucchini.
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