{"product_id":"botanical-interests-chiffon-summer-squash-seeds","title":"Botanical Interests Chiffon Summer Squash Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Chiffon\" boasts all the qualities of a perfect summer squash. With high yields, it will produce nearly all summer, starting earlier than most varieties. Fruits grow on upright, compact bushes approximately 2 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide with moderate resistance to powdery mildew. The creamy-yellow skin is very delicate, lending to excellent flavor and texture. Summer squash can be picked extra small giving your dishes a high-class flare or picked at a more mature stage between 6-8 inches long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily Cucurbitaceae \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative North America \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLife Cycle Frost-sensitive annual \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Height Compact vines form a 2' tall by 3'-4' bush type plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Information\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eGrowing Conditions Frost Sensitive\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Squash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDays to Maturity 42 days \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Spacing 3 seeds per mound \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Required Full sun \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Height Compact vines form a 2' tall by 3'-4' bush type plant. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting Depth 1\/2\"-1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage \u0026amp; Planting Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"product-coverage__table\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; border-color: inherit; border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-indent: 0px; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px; line-height: 1.45; min-width: 520px; width: 750px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box color(srgb 0.937882 0.949176 0.932235); color: rgb(30, 47, 30); font-family: Cardo, serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.15; width: 150px; font-size: 17px;\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 600;\"\u003eThis packet sows up to 4 mounds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box color(srgb 0.937882 0.949176 0.932235); color: rgb(30, 47, 30); font-family: Cardo, serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.15; width: 150px; font-size: 17px;\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 600;\"\u003e3'-4'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box color(srgb 0.937882 0.949176 0.932235); color: rgb(30, 47, 30); font-family: Cardo, serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.15; width: 150px; font-size: 17px;\"\u003eSeed Depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1\/2\"-1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box color(srgb 0.937882 0.949176 0.932235); color: rgb(30, 47, 30); font-family: Cardo, serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.15; width: 150px; font-size: 17px;\"\u003eSeed Spacing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 600;\"\u003e3 seeds per mound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box color(srgb 0.937882 0.949176 0.932235); color: rgb(30, 47, 30); font-family: Cardo, serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.15; width: 150px; font-size: 17px;\"\u003eThinning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWhen 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant per mound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box color(srgb 0.937882 0.949176 0.932235); color: rgb(30, 47, 30); font-family: Cardo, serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.15; width: 150px; font-size: 17px;\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 600;\"\u003e5-10 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box color(srgb 0.937882 0.949176 0.932235); color: rgb(30, 47, 30); font-family: Cardo, serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.15; width: 150px; font-size: 17px;\"\u003eStart Indoors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNot recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box color(srgb 0.937882 0.949176 0.932235); color: rgb(30, 47, 30); font-family: Cardo, serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.15; width: 150px; font-size: 17px;\"\u003eDirect Sow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°-85°F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box color(srgb 0.937882 0.949176 0.932235); color: rgb(30, 47, 30); font-family: Cardo, serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.15; width: 150px; font-size: 17px;\"\u003eSpecial Care\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border-width: 0px 0px 1px; border-style: none none solid; border-color: currentcolor currentcolor color(srgb 0.223529 0.364706 0.152941 \/ 0.18); border-image: none; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFloating row covers can help protect from squash vine borer and cucumber beetles. Remove covers when plants begin flowering. Another method to exclude vine borers is to cover the base of the stems near the ground with mulch, foil, or fabric material, as the base of the stem is where insect eggs are laid. Squash plants are susceptible to fungal disease, so make sure plants have ample space for air circulation. Sowing pollinator-attracting plants near squash can assist in proper pollination, resulting in a bigger harvest and well-shaped fruit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box color(srgb 0.937882 0.949176 0.932235); color: rgb(30, 47, 30); font-family: Cardo, serif; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.15; width: 150px; font-size: 17px;\"\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Harvesting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: left; vertical-align: top; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHarvest frequently to increase yield; squash seem to get monstrous overnight. While edible at any size, seeds are less developed in young fruit, therefore more tender. Using a knife or clippers, cut squash off including some of the stem. By including stem, the fruit is sealed and less likely to mold or dry out.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px solid; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003eHarvesting Blossoms:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLook for male, non-fruit producing flowers that have long stems and harvest just before use (female flowers have a swollen mini-squash at the base of the flower and shorter stems)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests","offers":[{"title":"3'-4' Row Spacing","offer_id":54577468080352,"sku":"84234988","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/3261\/3696\/files\/product-media-494336.jpg?v=1788190402","url":"https:\/\/pittsburghagway.com\/products\/botanical-interests-chiffon-summer-squash-seeds","provider":"Pittsburgh Agway","version":"1.0","type":"link"}