Summer Squash Seeds
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Your Next Planting Choice - Summer Squash
This vibrant vegetable family is not only a lively addition to your plate, but it is also packed with several health benefits that you should definitely consider planting summer squash seeds next. The plants in this family make a great option for your home garden because it is a versatile plant. The prep time for cooking summer squash veggies is generally pretty short, cooks fairly fast and has an amazing taste and texture that makes your food very yummy. With the right amount of care and nurturing, you can have your very own garden filled with squash plants.Your summer squash seeds can also be consumed as they are a rich source of protein, calcium, iron and potassium depending on which plant it is. They are often used as a snack and are a healthy alternative promoting a lot of benefits like aiding in weight loss and diabetes.
Get your own summer squash seeds at Urja seeds today. There are 2 varieties of summer squash seeds - F-1 Hybrid US - 14215 (dark Green) and F-1 Hybrid US-211 (Light Green). One can grow both or one of the two varieties in the vegetable garden and have the amazing benefits of summer squash.
How To Take Care Of Your Summer Squash Plant?
As you can guess by their name, this plant yields its harvest in the summer months. Generally, it takes about a month for them to grow till they are mature enough to be harvested. Zucchini is the most popular and common type of summer squash that is planted.When prepping your summer squash seeds, you need to make sure the best soil for seeds and soil should be of a warm temperature since it is a warm-season crop. Generally, 18-23 degrees celsius is the recommended temperature for the soil. They require a well-drained soil mix. The seeds take around 7 to 10 days to germinate. If you are transplanting then wait around 2 or 3 weeks after germination. Even when transplanting, you should ensure that the weather is warm enough so your plant does not spoil. The plant needs a good amount of space. It is a good option to soak your seeds in water the night before you decide to sow the summer squash seeds. Give proper care to seeds so they in return give maximum yield at the end.
This is a full sun plant so you need to pick an area that receives at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily. Keep adding enough fertilisers and compost to your soil to make sure your plant receives enough nutrients as they need a lot. Watering the plant once a week is enough unless the climate is extremely hot during which time you will have to water them more. Use of proper gardening tools is recommended so you can have the best at the end from the seeds.
The shelf life of summer squash is three days and you need to store it in a humid place. It can also last up to a week if you keep it stored well in a ziplock bag in your refrigerator.