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Zucchini are notorious for playing hide-and-seek (and winning)! 'Emerald Delight' was developed with a more compact, open growing habit, to make it easier to spot those elusive, tasty squash. Home-grown squash is first-rate, and one of the most versatile of vegetables. Plants are resistant to powdery mildew, zucchini yellow mosaic virus, and watermelon mosaic virus 2.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 50–55 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Zucchini, Bush Squash, Summer Squash (Learn more)
Native: North America
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Compact vines form a 2' tall by 3'–4' bush type plant.
Variety Info: 6"–8" long with very dark green, shiny thin skin with creamy white interior. If allowed to stay on the vine until frost, zucchini can grow to be huge.
Attributes: Powdery Mildew Resistant, Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistant, Watermelon Mosaic Virus Resistant, Good for Containers, Frost Sensitive
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
Sprouts in: 5–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ½"–1"
Space Seeds: 3 seeds per mound
Row Spacing: 3'–4'
Thinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant per mound
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest frequently to increase yield; squash seem to get monstrous overnight. While edible at almost any size, seeds are less developed in young fruit, therefore more tender. Using a knife or clippers, cut squash off including some of the stem. By including stem, the fruit is sealed and less likely to mold or dry out. Harvesting Blossoms: Look for male, non-fruit producing flowers that have long stems and harvest just before use (female flowers have a swollen mini-squash at the base of the flower and are on shorter stems).
- Todd T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 29, 2025Disease resistant as advertised
These are definitely more disease resistant than the typical dark green zucchini varieties that I was always growing. In fact I didn't think about growing disease resistant varieties till i watched an Epic Gardening YouTube video. Definitely recommend.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 29, 2025Hey Todd,
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic experience with our Emerald Delight Summer Squash Seeds! We love hearing that the disease resistance is really making a difference compared to those typical dark green zucchini varieties you were growing before. We're thrilled these are working so well for you and really appreciate the recommendation. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Barbara K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 20, 20245 Stars
Big beautiful , prolific, healthy plants and fruits. Big bonus no powdery mildew which usually occurs with other varieties of squash in zone 9b. Costs more for seeds but definitely wort it!
- Carolyn S.WA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 10, 2026Squash
The seeds were a little slow growing, not the seeds problem, our weather has been in the 40-60. Actually nothing is growing because of the low temps.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedEGEpic GardeningJun 10, 2026Hey Carolyn,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. We totally understand how frustrating cooler weather can be when you're eager to get your garden going! You're absolutely right that those 40-60 degree temps can slow things down for most plants. Once the weather warms up, your Emerald Delight Summer Squash should take off beautifully. We appreciate your patience and understanding that it's Mother Nature calling the shots on this one. Thanks again for your feedback and for sticking with us through the slow start. Keep on growing 🌻
- SarahVerified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 starsMay 14, 2026Bitter and no fruit
Germinated well but Not nearly as prolific as other varieties. I got these since I don’t have much space, but when I do get a solid squash, it’s so bitter it’s inedible. We have other varieties and they’re fine. Even when we pick them very small/ young. Will not be growing this variety again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalEGEpic GardeningMay 18, 2026Hey Sarah,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your honest experience with the Emerald Delight Summer Squash Seeds! I really appreciate your detailed feedback about both the germination and the flavor issues you encountered.
It's great to hear that germination went well, but I'm sorry to hear about the bitterness you experienced with the squash, even when harvesting them young. That's definitely not the experience we want gardeners to have, especially when you're working with limited space and counting on every plant to perform well.
Your comparison with other varieties really helps highlight that this particular variety just wasn't the right fit for your garden conditions. Sometimes certain varieties can develop bitterness due to stress or specific growing conditions, even when others thrive in the same space.
Thank you for sharing your honest growing experience - this kind of real-world feedback is incredibly valuable for us and other gardeners considering this variety. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Felix C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 15, 2026Great plant
Up to this point, great germination. Plants are uniform. Many buds. Can't wait on yeild
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningApr 19, 2026Hey Felix,
We're so excited to hear your Emerald Delight Summer Squash Seeds had great germination and are growing so uniformly! Those many buds are such a promising sign - you're going to have an amazing harvest ahead of you! Summer squash are such prolific producers once they get going, and it sounds like your plants are off to a fantastic start. You're going to be enjoying fresh, delicious squash from your garden before you know it! Keep on growing 🌻️
