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Summer Squash
General information
- Cucurbita pepo, Summer Squash
- Cucurbitaceae family
- Sunlight: full sun.
- Soil Conditions: requires well-drained soil, high fertility.
- Grows well in container.
Successful Cultivars
- Black Beauty (50 days) Glossy, black-green, creamy white flesh.
- Golden Zebra (50-60 days) Bushy plant, golden and white fruits. (pictured here)
- Sunburst (55 days) 2-3" yellow, scallop shape.
Common Pests & Diseases
- Squash bug (pictured here)
- Squash vine borer
- Striped Cucumber Beetles
- Bacterial wilt
- Powdery mildew
- Downy mildew
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This publication was created by Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenau. Photos courtesy of Gail Hermenau.
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In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, Cooperative Extension is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.