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Cornells Squash Vegetable Seeds for Planting

Cornells Squash Vegetable Seeds for Planting

$16.49 USD
$16.49 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds directly outdoors once soil temperatures reach at least 21 °C (70 °F).

Prepare soil enriched with organic matter, plant seeds ~1 inch (2.5 cm) deep, and space according to guidelines.

How to Grow

Provide full sunlight and fertile, well-drained soil.

Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Support vine spread with space or trellis if needed.

Tips

Water consistently during flowering and fruit development

Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Harvest squash when skin is firm and mature

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Vigorous vines

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Vining / Sprawling

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring to Summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Cornells Squash Vegetable Seeds for Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable Plant

Cornells Squash is a dependable squash variety prized by home gardeners for its strong vine growth, high yield, and tasty fruits. Thriving in warm conditions and fertile, well-drained soil with full sun, this squash delivers versatile produce suitable for numerous culinary applications. Ideal for raised beds, garden plots, and kitchen gardening, it offers consistent performance and quality results.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Late Spring to Early Summer

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Medium to Large

plant-height

Plant Height

30–60 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–10

container-garden

Container Garden

No

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

60–90 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1 inch

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Warm climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000154887

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Glaucium corniculatum thrive in gravel gardens?

Yes. It performs well in gravel gardens and other sunny sites with well-drained, sandy, or rocky soil.

Do the seed pods stay decorative after flowering?

Yes. The plant develops long, slender horn-like seed pods that provide ornamental interest after the flowers have faded.

Will Glaucium corniculatum tolerate dry summer conditions?

Yes. Once established, it is drought tolerant and well suited to dry, sunny landscapes with free-draining soil.

Is this plant suitable for coastal gardens?

Yes. It adapts well to exposed coastal locations where well-drained soil and full sun are available.

Does Glaucium corniculatum need regular pruning?

No. Routine pruning is not required. Removing spent flower stems is usually enough to keep the plant looking tidy.

Is Glaucium corniculatum safe if ingested?

No. Like other horned poppies, it should not be eaten, and all parts of the plant should be kept away from children and pets. Handle with care.