Green Machine Squash 3.5″ pot

Open plant habit with moderate spines. High yields of straight, 7–8″ fruits. An excellent disease package keeps the plants healthy and producing for a full season harvest. Widely adapted. USDA Certified Organic.

Disease Resistance:

• Cucumber Mosaic Virus (Intermediate)
• Powdery Mildew (Intermediate)
• Watermelon Mosaic Virus (Intermediate)
• Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (Intermediate)

CULTURE:

Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8–6.8 is best. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination.

PLANT SPACING:

HARVEST FRUIT:

For some varieties, it is common for the first fruits to be malformed, wither, or blacken, which indicates poor pollination and is usually remedied as more male flowers appear. Harvest regularly, 2-3 times a week, once plants begin to produce. Cut or gently twist off fruits when they have reached the desired size. For zucchini, 6-8″ long; summer squash, 4-6″; and patty pan and round, 2-3″ in diameter. Handle with care to avoid scratching fruits.

HARVEST BLOSSOMS:

Harvest male blossoms (with thin stems) or female blossoms (with thick stems and an immature fruit at the base of the flower) in mid to late morning when fully open. Clip flowers 1-2″ below flower base. If a squash fruit crop is also desired from the same planting, only harvest male flowers, leaving a few to pollinate the female flowers.

Space plants 18-24″ apart in rows 6′ apart. Wider spacing may allow for easier harvesting.