Description

Yellow Zucchini Squash is a vibrant and productive summer squash variety prized for its bright golden-yellow skin and tender, mild flavor. The smooth, cylindrical fruits are easy to harvest and perfect for grilling, sautéing, baking, or fresh use. Its eye-catching color adds visual appeal to dishes and makes it easy to spot in the garden, while the compact, bushy plants deliver consistent yields throughout the season.

• Type: Open-pollinated annual
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil is warm
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 18–24 inches
• Height: 18–24 inches (bush habit, no support needed)
• Days to harvest: 45–55 days

Summer squash thrives in warm weather and fertile, well-drained soil. Sow seeds directly outdoors or transplant starts once frost danger has passed. Keep soil evenly moist and harvest fruits when they are 6–8 inches long for the best texture and flavor. Regular picking encourages continuous production and prevents fruits from becoming oversized and less tender.

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