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Squash Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMECucurbita maxima
USD 10.99
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Squash rewards a little space with armloads of tender fruit all season, from quick sautés to hearty soups.
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Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)
70-85F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
Squash care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Cucurbita maxima
- Common names
- Winter Squash, Hubbards
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Genus
- Cucurbita
- Species
- C. maxima
Start growing
Give plenty of space. Harvest before first heavy frost.
Growing with your kit
Seeds In A Cup® methodology of 'mound planting' starts with pre-starting seeds in our kits to avoid erratic spring rain rot.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Harvest in late fall (100 days).
Growing conditions
Warm regions with high organic soil matter.
Weather & tolerances
Highly heat tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Squash bugs and vine borers.
Plant safety
Safe for humans and pets.
Botanical features
Trailing annual vines; large, fleshy fruits with thick rinds and sweet flesh.
Varieties
‘Butternut’, ‘Spaghetti Squash’, ‘Delicata’.
Garden & everyday uses
Roasted, soups, or stuffed. Iconic storage crop
Native range & distribution
Native to the Americas.
Conservation
Secure.
Name origins
Narragansett word ‘askutasquash’, meaning eaten raw.
History
Domestication dates back 10,000 years in Mexico/South America.
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Catalog variants
- SIAC-001-1786XS — USD 10.99 · Out of stock
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A little more clarity.
Do Squash seeds need cold stratification?
Yes — Squash seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.
How long do Squash seeds take to germinate?
Squash seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 70-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Squash indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Squash indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in Any Zone If grown indoors, or kept in a container in colder regions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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