Summer Squash Seeds
Cucurbita pepo, unless otherwise noted
Summer squash is one of the earliest domesticated plants in Mexico and North America, domestication period dating back to over 10,000 years ago. Although it is relatively new to Türkiye and has only a history of 250 years, this fruit is widely used in many regional recipes across the country. Most summer squash varieties we offer in our catalog belong to Cucurbita pepo, but please note that some Cucurbita moschata (i.e. winter squash) varieties, such as Tromboncino, are grown like summer squash for their fresh fruits.
Growing tips:
- Direct-seed summer squash seeds in compost-rich, fertile and well-drained soil after last frost in spring.
- Water regularly at flowering stage. Mulch at plant base to retain soil moisture during growth.
- Fertilize with a Phosphorus-rich liquid fertilize once a week in flowering stage.
- Watch for squash bugs and vine borers. Vining summer squash varieties require a lot of space to crawl.
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Summer Squash Seeds, Ampul Dolma
Price range: $3.50 through $6.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageTurkish stuffing summer squash with fruits that look like a large lightbulb. Soft, delicious, white flesh. Perfect for stuffing purposes. Early and prolific.
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Summer Squash Seeds, Kars Egg
Price range: $3.50 through $10.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageFruits look like duck eggs. Excellent flavor when picked early and sliced to stir fry, before the seeds form. One of the most summer squash you can grow.
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Summer Squash Seeds, Kars Yemeklik
Price range: $3.50 through $6.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBeautiful Turkish summer squash with dark green stripes and light green skin. Excellent choice for stuffing recipes. A vining variety.
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Summer Squash Seeds, Kolsuz Sakız
Price range: $3.50 through $10.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Summer Squash Seeds, Tromboncino
$3.50 Add to cartItalian heirloom summer squash with long, curved fruits. Harvest like a summer squash when the fruits are 8-10 in. long. Plants can be trellised. Excellent flavor and yield.
