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Seed Germination Kit

Squash Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMECucurbita maxima

USD 10.99

100 in stock

Squash rewards a little space with armloads of tender fruit all season, from quick sautés to hearty soups.

GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-14 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

70-85F

Hardiness04

Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.

THE PLANT NOTEBOOK

Squash care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Cucurbita maxima
Common names
Winter Squash, Hubbards
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cucurbita
Species
C. maxima
01

Start growing

Give plenty of space. Harvest before first heavy frost.

02

Growing with your kit

Seeds In A Cup® methodology of 'mound planting' starts with pre-starting seeds in our kits to avoid erratic spring rain rot.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest in late fall (100 days).

05

Growing conditions

Warm regions with high organic soil matter.

06

Weather & tolerances

Highly heat tolerant.

07

Pests & plant health

Squash bugs and vine borers.

08

Plant safety

Safe for humans and pets.

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Botanical features

Trailing annual vines; large, fleshy fruits with thick rinds and sweet flesh.

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Varieties

‘Butternut’, ‘Spaghetti Squash’, ‘Delicata’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Roasted, soups, or stuffed. Iconic storage crop

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Native range & distribution

Native to the Americas.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Narragansett word ‘askutasquash’, meaning eaten raw.

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History

Domestication dates back 10,000 years in Mexico/South America.

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Do Squash seeds need cold stratification?

Yes — Squash seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.

How long do Squash seeds take to germinate?

Squash seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 70-85F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

Can I grow Squash indoors, and is it hardy in my area?

You start Squash indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in Any Zone If grown indoors, or kept in a container in colder regions.

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Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.

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