Sweet Dumpling Squash Seeds - Vegetable Plant

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

Features

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

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Common Name (US): Sweet Dumpling Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Mini winter squash variety
• Growth Habit: Semi-vining 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