Squash Sunburst F1

The first yellow scalloped squash to be developed. Sunburst is early. productive. and a winner of the All America Selections award. Baby squash. 2 to 3" in diameter. can be harvested early on or fruit can be left to mature to a 5 to 6" size. Good yields are produced on bush type plants. The fruit has a delicate buttery flavor.START SEEDS OUTDOORSSquash needs full sun. rich fertile soil and warm temperatures. Plant only when spring weather is warm and settled and night temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds 1 inch deep and 1 1/2 feet apart in rows 2 feet apart. When several inches tall. thin to 1 strong seedling per group. Or. plant in slightly mounded hills. 2 feet in diameter and 2 feet apart. Sow 5 to 6 seeds 1 inch deep and 4 inches apart in each hill. When seedlings are several inches tall. thin hill-planted seedlings to the 2 strongest plants so they have ample room to grow.HARVEST AND USEHarvest scallops when no more than 2 to 3 inches across fo