Carnival squash seeds - Vegetable Plant

Carnival squash seeds produce warm-season annual plants with a semi-vining to compact growth habit and sturdy stems. These plants develop medium-sized fruits along the vines and perform best in warm climates with a frost-free growing period. Carnival squash thrives in full sunlight and requires well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds and small-scale cultivation, the plants establish quickly and produce fruit throughout the growing season.

Features

• Warm-season plant with semi-vining to compact growth
• Produces medium-sized fruits during development
• Suitable for garden beds and compact growing spaces
• Adaptable to well-drained, fertile soil conditions
• Requires full sun and consistent warmth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Common Name (US): Carnival Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Hybrid acorn squash (winter squash) variety
• Growth Habit: Semi-vining to bush annual plant
• USDA Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Late spring (after last frost)
• Growing Season: Summer to early fall
• Sowing Season: April to June (temperate regions); May to July (warm regions)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5–10 days at 20–30°C with moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate to high, consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 60–120 cm spread; vine length varies
• Plant Spacing: 60–90 cm between plants