Summer squash 'Maiden Poll'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Maiden Poll is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Planting Maiden Poll in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.6 and 7.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 1.46 feet (45.0 cm) between Summer squash plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Maiden Poll about 14 days after your last frost date.

As Maiden Poll is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.