Squash

Also known as: Crookneck, Pattypan, Summer squash

📍 Zone 8b

📖 About

Start in individual pots then transfer when all risk of frost is past. For succession, later plantings can be straight into the ground. Fast maturing squash varieties for summer growing. Not suitable to store like pumpkins. Usually grown to pick when young and used without removing rind or seeds.

📐 Growing Information

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Harvest Time

in 7-8 weeks. Compatible with (can grow beside): Sweet corn Start in individual pots then transfer when all risk of fros

📅 Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)

Jan

🌱

Feb

🌱

Mar

🌿

Apr

–

May

–

Jun

–

Jul

–

Aug

🪴

Sep

🌱

Oct

🌱

Nov

🌱

Dec

🌱

Active month Not recommended

🗓️ Monthly Actions

January 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

February 🌱 Sow Seed Plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

March 🌿 Transplant Plant out (transplant) seedlings

August 🪴 Start in Trays Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks

September 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

October 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

November 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

December 🌱 Sow Seed Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings or sow seed

🤝 Companion Planting

✅ Grows Well With

with (can grow beside): Sweet corn Start in individual pots then transfer when all risk of frost is past

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