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Caserta Squash Seeds
Caserta Squash is 1949 All-America Selections Winner! This delicious summer squash has light and dark variegated skin with a tender, succulent flavor. The mild flavor makes Caserta a favorite for frying or casserole use.
The bust plant of the Caserta squash produces high yields of 16" long zucchini squash. This variety is suitable for home garden and market growers.
Organically grown in Colorado
Also available:
Cocozelle Zucchini Squash Seeds
Winter Squash Seeds
Companion Plants for Squash: These plants will grow well with Squash- Corn
- Beans
- Radishes
- Nasturtiums, Mint Tansy and Catnip- Also help repel Squash bugs.
- Tall Sunflowers-Help provide shade during the hottest summer days.
Repellent Plants for Squash: Avoid planting these within close proximity to Squash- Potatoes-Do not plant Squash near Potatoes as it may inhibit their growth
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Additional Details
- Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
- Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
- Species: pepo (PEP-oh)
- Cultivar: Caserta
- Category: Zucchini (summer)
- Seed Type: Organic, Open Pollinated, Hybridized by University of Connecticut; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1949
- Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
- Size: Less than 1 pound
- Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm), 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
- Germination time: 3 to 8 days
- Days to Maturity: 41 to 50 days
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Mature Skin Color: Light Green, Medium Green, Striped
- Habit:Bush
- Foliage: N/A
- Soil Requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
- Propagation Methods: Sow seeds directly to soil after last frost.Thin for the best three plants.
- Other Details: Moderate water needs. Water regularly but do not over-water. This plant attracts bees, butterflies and birds.
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