Squash Seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Squash is a warm-season plant that grows as a bushy or vining annual, producing fruit over a long growing period. It thrives in warm climates and performs best in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter. The plant adapts well to garden beds and open planting areas, requiring sufficient space for spreading or support for vining types. Consistent warmth, sunlight, and moderate watering support steady growth and development throughout the season.

Features

• Warm-season plant with bushy or vining growth habit
• Suitable for full sun and warm climates
• Adapts to garden beds and open planting areas
• Requires space for spreading or support for vines
• Produces over an extended growing season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita spp.
• Common Name (US): Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Bushy or vining annual
• USDA Zones: 3 to 11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season:
  • Warm regions: February to May
  • Cooler regions: April to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days in warm temperatures (20–30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 60 to 300 cm height, 1 to 5 meters spread (varies by type)
• Plant Spacing: 60 to 150 cm apart