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Emerald Delight Summer Squash Seeds
Emerald Delight Summer Squash 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
- 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.
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).
- 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!
- GwenVerified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsAug 9, 2025These are a delightful but…
These were delightful…initially and I have them in full sun…but leaves got what appeared to be burnt…during the heat of summer they got powdery mildew. I wanted them because they said they were resistant to power mildew…I’m not sure my plant will last the reminder of the season…I wish the description is more accurate…I really planned to make zucchini bread this year…but I think it’s a wash and I’m not sure which to purchase for next year…the picture I included is early summer…I harvested a crop…but right now I’m fighting mildew and I don’t think my plant will last
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningAug 12, 2025Hey Gwen,
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 🌻️
- R F.Rated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 19, 20255 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.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsOct 23, 20245 Stars
Good success before worms struck everything despite my efforts to control them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
