Vegetables Squash Seeds For Sale In Des Moines

After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety. Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established.Bush to short-vine habits generally require 6' between-row spacing, while...

Harvest regularly, 2-3 times a week, once plants begin to produce. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage.

If a squash fruit crop is also desired from the same planting, only harvest male flowers, leaving a few to pollinate the female flowers.Keep fruit at 40-50°F (5-10°C), 95% relative humidity for up to 2 weeks.

When winter squash is mature cut stem leaving 2-4 inches remaining, gently wash in sanitizing solution; 10 parts water to 1 part bleach. Plant after frost danger when soil warms to 65°F.

Harvest regularly, 2-3 times a week, once plants begin to produce. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage.

The vines produce plentiful cream-colored, green-striped oblong fruits, about 3" in diameter and 6" long. Introduced in 1891, Delicata's taste is remarkably similar to that of sweet potatoes, but it's much easier to grow.

Leave on vine until fully mature, rinds should be firm. Poor fruit set is often the result of inadequate pollination; plant bee attractant flowers. Work in shovelful of compost and 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer into hill.

The 6-8" medium-green fruits have pale green ribs and flecks. The prominent ribs create star-shaped slices which are lovely sauteed or roasted. Known and beloved by Italians as "Costata Romanesco", this Italian heirloom offers up a distinctive nutty flavor.

This is one bright summer squash: bright yellow in color and blessed with a bright, sweet, nutty flavor. Vigorous, high-yielding bush plants produce a cornucopia of straight-necked zucchini-type yellow fruit 6-8" long x 1" wide.

Plants produce more, better-quality fruits over a longer time, and the leaves stay big, green, and attractive. Bushy plants with open habit make picking easy. Just what the doctor ordered: a virus-resistant, sunshine-yellow squash.

(5-8 lbs.) Silver Edged winter squash is a round to pear-shaped squash that is adorned with green and white stripes. Can also be seeded directly in the field after soil temperature is 72°F.

A great scallop mix for home gardeners. Get a mix of taste, maturity times and colors in your garden. A wonderful mixture of yellow, white, and green scallops.

Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. Use as soon as possible for best quality.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase...

Plants have an open habit which makes for easy picking. Best picked when 6 to 8" long. Glossy black-green zucchini with creamy, white flesh.

Open habit bush type plant. Start early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost. Fruit are medium yellow in color and have a slight crookneck with creamy white flesh.

(Round Zucchini Squash) 175-300/oz. Very early and perfect for specialty and gourmet markets. Start early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost. Great for stuffing or baby vegetable.

Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. Use as soon as possible for best quality.If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase...

If a squash fruit crop is also desired from the same planting, only harvest male flowers, leaving a few to pollinate the female flowers.Keep fruit at 40-50°F (5-10°C), 95% relative humidity for up to 2 weeks.

With this lovely butternut-colored acorn squash, you can bring fall color indoors as the weather cools. Compact plants produce 1–1½ lb. Fruits with a sweet, nutty flavor. Oddly looks like baked potatoes! Perfect for fall soup, roasting and pie.

(12-15 lbs.) Blue Hubbard winter squash is a New England favorite. Can also be seeded directly in the field after soil temperature is 72°F. The flesh is a rich yellow-orange color, thick, sweet and flavorful.

The mild, white flesh remains tender and firm. Each fruit is accented with a small dark green ring. Best used when harvested and eaten at around 3" across. Ready to harvest 50-55 days after sowing.

Can also be seeded directly in the field after soil temperature is 72°F. (Round Zucchini Squash) 175-300/oz. Start early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost. This variety is a blotchy to scribbled grey coloration.

Outstanding yields of uniform fruit and a vigorous vine. This early butternut features attractive, rich orange flesh that is sweet and delicious. Start early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost.

This ancient variety produces excellent tasting summer squash in abundance! Yellow Scallop (aka Golden Custard) is a striking yellow, frilled fruit on bush-type plants. A light mulch will help retain soil moisture.

White bush-type acorn. The fruits are white and on the large side for an acorn, weighing in at 2-3 lb. This variety is great picked small and used as summer squash, or let ripen and use for winter storage.

AAS Winner 1949, early bush cocozelle, spiny semi-open cut leaf plants can set 30 cylindrical slightly tapered fruits, thin light-green skin with dark-green stripes, firm creamy-white flesh, pick when 4-6 in.

Best when harvested at 2-3" in diameter. Cut or gently twist off fruits when they have reached the desired size. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. Harvest regularly, 2-3 times a week, once plants begin to produce.