Summer OP

: Herbicide Caution

Some pre-emergence herbicides can and will cause distortions in squash and pumpkins, especially the species with the corky stems. It also has been noticed in hardstem varieties. These distortions may show up in both color or shape.

Planting: Direct seed into field. Plant ½” - ¾” deep. Row spacing should range from 36” - 60” apart. In row spacing ranges from 18” - 24”.

Planting Guidelines - Squash Summer

Approximate Seeds per Pound:

2,500 - 6,000

Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:

1.7 - 1.8 lbs

Seeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):

4.6 - 10.1 M

Seeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:

500 - 667

Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:

18 - 24"

Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:

36 - 60"

Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:

.5 - .75"

Recommended Soil Temperature:

70 - 80°F

Days to Germination:

7 - 10

Management: Scout fields every 7 days. Inspect for weeds, insect, and disease infestation.

Harvest: Harvest every other day. Fruit should be 7 - 8” in length and 1 - 2½” in diameter. Another way to determine harvestablity is to harvest when blossom has wilted.

Squash