Cucurbita pepo## HOW TO GROW ZUCCHINI Start 2-3 seeds in flats or 4” pots 3-4 weeks before transplanting, thin to 1-2 plants. Direct seed after last frost followed by multiple successions until three months before last frost. Seeds will rot in cool wet soil, 5-6 seeds to a hill. Pinch new blossoms midsummer to encourage larger set fruit size. Plastic mulch and floating row covers can be used to increase soil and air temperature, and reduce cucumber beetle damage to young seedlings. Soil pH 5.8-7.0. Hardiness zones 4-11. Annual.Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 176-300 seeds per ounce. Average 22M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 75%. Usual seed life: 6 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.Planting Depth 1/2-1”Soil Temp. Germ. 70-85˚FDays to Germ. 3-10Plant Spacing 24-36”Row Spacing 4’Days To Maturity 57Full Sun, Moist Well Drained ##Compact bush type good for small gardens space. Gold 10” fruit, best flavor if eaten at this size or smaller. Originally introduced by W. Atlee Burpee from material they received from Dr. Shifress of Rutgers University. Compact bushes produce golden yellow, slender cylindrical fruits. Best picked when 8-10" long, excellent flavor. Squash blossoms are edible too. Also known as Burpee’s Golden zucchini. Tags: Color: Yellow, Certification: Organic.##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.
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