All our varieties were chosen for exceptionally sweet smooth flavor and tenderness. From our European growers we bring both treasured heirlooms and hybrids all bred for their ability to produce in tough growing conditions. An All America winner, Goldrush is still the standard to which others aspire. Packets contain from 2-4 grams, from 12 to 25 or 30 seeds.
Summer squash is easy to grow and relatively trouble-free.
Start them in late spring, early fall for low desert gardeners, in soil enriched with well-rotted compost and manure. Sow the seeds when the soil is at least 70 degrees or higher. In the colder regions of the west and far north, plant the seeds early beneath floating row covers or begin indoors four to six weeks prior to transplanting out. All of our varieties are compact bush types, Pick squash often to encourage continuous fruiting. The striped cucumber beetle can be a devastating problem in the squash patch.