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Summer Squash

October 2024 | Written by: New Castle County Master Gardeners Rick Judd and Gail Hermenaus

General information

Cucurbita pepo, Summer Squash
Cucurbitaceae family
Sunlight: full sun.
Soil Conditions: requires well-drained soil, high fertility.
Grows well in container.

Successful Cultivars

Black Beauty (50 days) Glossy, black-green, creamy white flesh.
Golden Zebra (50-60 days) Bushy plant, golden and white fruits. (pictured here)
Sunburst (55 days) 2-3" yellow, scallop shape.

Common Pests & Diseases

Squash bug (pictured here)
Squash vine borer
Striped Cucumber Beetles
Bacterial wilt
Powdery mildew
Downy mildew

Summer Squash photo courtesy of Gail Hermenau.

Summer bug photo courtesy of Gail Hermenau.

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