Tatume squash seeds - Vegetable Plant

Tatume squash seeds produce warm-season annual plants with a vigorous, semi-vining to sprawling growth habit and flexible stems. These plants develop round to slightly oval fruits along the vines and perform well in hot climates with a long, frost-free growing period. Tatume squash is known for its adaptability to heat and performs best in full sunlight with well-drained, fertile soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds and open cultivation, the plants establish quickly and produce fruit over an extended growing season.

Features

• Warm-season plant with semi-vining, spreading growth
• Produces round to oval fruits during development
• Well adapted to hot and warm climates
• Suitable for garden beds and open cultivation
• Requires full sun and consistent moisture

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Common Name (US): Tatume Squash / Calabacita
• Seed Type / Variety: Heat-tolerant summer squash variety
• Growth Habit: Semi-vining, sprawling 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: 1–2 meters spread; vine length varies
• Plant Spacing: 90–120 cm between plants