How to grow Squash

Cucurbita

Full Sun
Medium

Growing Squash from seed

Soaked seeds in water for 24 hours before planting.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 2.92 feet (90.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.98 inches (2.5 cm).

Transplanting Squash

Started indoors, transplanted at about 4 or 5 inches tall, end of May. Huge plant, about 4 feet by 4 feet, about ten inches tall and lots of flowers about mid to late July.

How long does Squash take to grow?

These estimates for how long Squash takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Squash to germinate?: 22 days
Average 22 days | Min 8 days | Max 35 days (3)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Squash?: + days
Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Squash is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 106 days
Average 106 days | Min 85 days | Max 145 days (11)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Squash?: = days

Other names for Squash

Pumpkin, Summer squash

cucurbita pepo L. var. pepo L. Bailey, cucurbita maxima