Summer Squash (Yellow) in Zone 8b
Cucurbita pepo
Method: Either — Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss — Summer Squash (Yellow) tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Mar 4–Mar 11 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 1–Apr 8 |
| Estimated harvest | ~55 days after planting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
- Nasturtium — Nasturtium is a trap crop that draws aphids away from squash.
- Radish — Interplanted radish is reputed to deter squash vine borer.
Where to buy summer squash (yellow) seeds
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See it growing
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