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Zapallo del Tronco Summer Squash

Certified OrganicEspecially well-suited to the SoutheastFrom Small Farms

Certified OrganicEspecially well-suited to the SoutheastFrom Small Farms
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$3.65

Item #53308

(C. maxima) 48 days. [1957] Rare Argentinian maxima-type summer squash. Light green fruits have a uniquely sweet, rich texture. Harvest smooth round fruits at 2-4 in. Squash bugs and squash vine borers make it hard to mature maxima winter squash in the Southeast, but with this one, we at least get to enjoy some great summer squash for a while! Small packet (5 g) has about 29 seeds.

Summer Squash & Zucchini

Cucurbita sp. The species is indicated at the beginning of each variety description. See our Species Guide.
Please refer to our Squash Growing Guide for cultural information.
Packet: 2-6 g (approximately 20-50 seeds, average 31 seeds).