Winter Squash Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Winter squash is a warm-season, vining plant that develops sprawling growth with broad leaves and large fruits that mature 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 requires ample space to spread and benefits from consistent moisture during active growth. It is commonly grown in garden beds and open fields where long, warm seasons support full development.

Features

• Vigorous vining plant with spreading growth habit
• Suitable for warm and sunny climates
• Requires ample space for proper growth
• Adapts well to fertile, well-drained soils
• Produces large fruits over a long growing season

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita spp.
• Common Name (US): Winter Squash
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable seed
• Growth Habit: Trailing 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: Vines spread 2 to 5 meters or more
• Plant Spacing: 1 to 2 meters apart