Summer squash 'Horn of Plenty'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Horn of Plenty is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. Horn of Plenty requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.6 - 7.5 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Ensure a distance of 1.46 feet (45.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.98 inches (2.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Horn of Plenty about 14 days after your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Horn of Plenty is a tender plant.