Lake Valley, Squash, Cucuzzi

• Seed Depth: 1 (25mm)
• Plant Space: 24 (61cm)
• Row Space: 5 (1.5m)
• Sprouts In: 5-10 days
• Plant outdoors in full sun in late spring after soil has warmed. Germinates poorly in soil temperatures below 70 degrees F. Provide a trellis or support at planting if desired. Squash prefers fertile soil and even moisture. Feed at planting with a complete, organic fertilizer.
• Flavor is best when fruit is harvested young, at 8 long and 2 diameter. Pick frequently to keep plants producing. Older fruit over 8 long can be roasted like eggplant.

Lake Valley- Squash, Cucuzzi

Whimsical snake-shaped fruits are botanically gourds but are eaten like squash. Let vigorous vines grow over a trellis or arbor so the fruit can hang straight. If grown at ground level, fruit may curl into interesting shapes. Wonderful grilled, baked, or used as fall decoration.