Summer squash 'Shooting star'

Cucurbita pepo

How to grow Summer squash 'Shooting star'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Feed with tomato feed every 14 days.

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Shooting star is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.

Growing Shooting star from seed

Sow on its edge.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Shooting star

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

Harvesting Shooting star