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Emerald Delight Summer Squash Seeds

Emerald Delight Summer Squash Seeds

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~0.57 g (~12 seeds)
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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

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.

Days to Emerge: 5–10 days

Seed Depth: ½"–1"

Seed Spacing: 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).

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Total 5 star reviews: 12 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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  • Barbara K.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 20, 2024
    5 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!

  • R F.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 19, 2025
    5 Stars

    Grew Emerald Delight for the first time last year. Was able to succession plant and it did so well in the high desert. We had squash until October. Will be planting it again in 2025!

  • Cat M.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Oct 23, 2024
    5 Stars

    Good success before worms struck everything despite my efforts to control them.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Cheryldene A.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Oct 5, 2024
    3 Stars

    There have been beautiful flowers but I still don't have any squash developing, must be our lack of proper weather or the bees are on strike! Oh well, maybe next time, I'll try again.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Karen H.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Aug 10, 2024
    3 Stars

    The seeds sprouted right away, but we have yet to have any zucchini. There are many blossoms, but no fruit. Perhaps we don't have enough light. A little disappointed, but the plants are very healthy!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
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    Epic Gardening
    Aug 11, 2024

    Hey Karen,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️