Bush Delicata Squash (80 Days)

The Bush Delicata Squash is one of our most popular winter squash and this one was bred for growing in containers. It will produce plenty of fruit in a large container, although they may hang over the sides to some extent. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew. 15 seeds                                                                     PLANTING Cucurbita pepo Germination: 7-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-85ºF Seed Sowing Depth: 1/2-1" deep Sowing Indoors: 3-4 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-85ºF soil temperature. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot. Sowing into individual biodegradable peat/cow pots reduces root damage when transplanting. Transplant after the last frost, 36-48" apart.  Sowing Outdoors: Sow after the last frost when the soil temperature is over 70ºF. Sow a few seeds every 36-48".  How much does a packet plant: 12-15 foot single row, 3-5 hills Harvest: Before heavy frost. Determine ripeness when the skin has turned color and becomes dul