Summer Squash Zephyr vegetable Seeds, High-Yield, Nutritious, Ideal for Home Gardens

Add a versatile and productive squash to your garden with Summer Squash Zephyr seeds. This high-yield variety produces unique, tender, and nutritious fruits with creamy yellow and green coloring. Perfect for home gardeners, Zephyr squash thrives in warm weather and delivers abundant harvests ideal for cooking, sautéing, or fresh seasonal meals.

Features:

1. Variety: Zephyr Summer Squash
2. Growth habit: Bushy, compact, and highly productive
3. Fruit characteristics: Medium-sized, yellow and green striped, tender, mild flavor
4. Light requirements: Full sun for best growth
5. Soil requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
6. Suitable for: Home gardens, raised beds, containers, and vegetable patches

Specifications:

1. Seed Type: Heirloom, non-GMO seeds
2. Planting Season: Spring to early summer
3. Zones: USDA Zones 3–10
4. Planting Depth: 0.5–1 inch (1.3–2.5 cm)
5. Spacing: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) between plants
6. Germination Time: 7–14 days
7. Days to Maturity: 50–60 days from sowing
8. Plant Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
9. Water Requirements: Moderate, keep soil consistently moist
10. Temperature: Warm-season crop; frost-sensitive
11. Harvest: Pick fruits when 6–8 inches long for optimal flavor
12. Maintenance: Mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds; remove damaged leaves for airflow

Planting Guide:

1. Sow seeds directly in warm soil after the last frost or start indoors 2–4 weeks prior.
2. Plant seeds 0.5–1 inch deep in well-draining soil.
3. Water consistently to ensure uniform growth.
4. Space plants according to specifications for optimal fruit production.
5. Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruiting throughout the season.