Lake Valley, Squash, Cucuzzi
- Seed Depth: 1³ (25mm)
- Plant Space: 24³ (61cm)
- Row Space: 5³ (1.5m)
- Sprouts In: 5-10 days
- Plant outdoors in full sun in late spring after soil has warmed. Germinates poorly in soil temperatures below 70 degrees F. Provide a trellis or support at planting if desired. Squash prefers fertile soil and even moisture. Feed at planting with a complete, organic fertilizer.
- Flavor is best when fruit is harvested young, at 8³ long and 2³ diameter. Pick frequently to keep plants producing. Older fruit over 8³ long can be roasted like eggplant.
Lake Valley- Squash, Cucuzzi
Whimsical snake-shaped fruits are botanically gourds but are eaten like squash. Let vigorous vines grow over a trellis or arbor so the fruit can hang straight. If grown at ground level, fruit may curl into interesting shapes. Wonderful grilled, baked, or used as fall decoration.
