Including green zucchini and yellow squash. Prolific growers with mild flavor and tender skin, great for grilling, baking, or stir-fry.
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Sunlight
Full sun, 6+ hrs
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Water
Consistently moist
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Type
Annual
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Soil
Nutrient-rich
Growing Basics
Squash are annuals in Minnesota.
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily).
Soil: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.
Transplanting: Plant at the same depth as in the pot when soil reaches 65°; handle gently to avoid disturbing roots. These guys don't like to share space! If your seedling container has multiple plants, cut all but 1 down to soil level (don't pull them out, you don't want to disturb the roots); otherwise, space them about 12" apart.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; water at the base to avoid mildew.
Fertilization: Use balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) every 2-3 weeks; increase potassium during fruiting.
Other Tips
Mulch to retain moisture.
Harvest when fruits are 6-8 inches long for best flavor and texture. Pick often to encourage more fruit.
