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Chiffon Summer Squash Seeds

Chiffon Summer Squash Seeds

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"Chiffon" boasts all the qualities of a perfect summer squash. With high yields, it will produce nearly all summer, starting earlier than most varieties. Fruits grow on upright, compact bushes approximately 2 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide with moderate resistance to powdery mildew. The creamy-yellow skin is very delicate, lending to excellent flavor and texture. Summer squash can be picked extra small giving your dishes a high-class flare or picked at a more mature stage between 6-8 inches long.
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Variety Info

Days to Maturity: 42 days

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Type: 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, cylindrical fruits with pale-yellow skin, and creamy white interior. "Chiffon" plants have moderate tolerance to powdery mildew.

Attributes: Frost Sensitive

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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: 1/2"-1"

Seed Spacing: 3 seeds per mound

Row Spacing: 3'-4'

Thinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant per mound

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Harvest frequently to increase yield; squash seem to get monstrous overnight. While edible at 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 shorter stems).

Special Care: Floating row covers can help protect from squash vine borer and cucumber beetles. Remove covers when plants begin flowering. Another method to exclude vine borers is to cover the base of the stems near the ground with mulch, foil, or fabric material, as the base of the stem is where insect eggs are laid. Squash plants are susceptible to fungal disease, so make sure plants have ample space for air circulation. Sowing pollinator-attracting plants near squash can assist in proper pollination, resulting in a bigger harvest and well-shaped fruit.

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  • Tina N.
    TX, United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/30/25
    Zone 8A, 100% Germination and Survived the Dreaded Vine Borer

    These have done wonderfully in my garden this season!!!

    Pros:

    Easy to Grow: I just threw them in the ground in late May and walked away. Couldn't be simpler.

    Excellent Germination: 100% of the seeds in my packet sprouted.

    Incredibly Resilient: This is the key takeaway. They are not resistant to squash vine borers, and they did get bored through. However, unlike my other squash plants that died, these have powered through the damage and are still going strong.

    Cons:

    Not immune to pests, so you still need to be watchful. (I was picking off eggs and cutting off parts affected. They are not resistant, but are resilient, as they are the only ones that have survived the SVB moths.)

    Overall, I highly recommend this variety, especially for gardeners who have lost plants to vine borers in the past. I'm very happy with the results!

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
    Who do you grow for? Yourself
    How do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed
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    8/4/25

    Hey Tina N.,

    Thank you so much for sharing your incredible growing experience! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your Chiffon Summer Squash Seeds achieved 100% germination - what fantastic results! Your "throw them in the ground and walk away" approach really shows just how easy and reliable this variety can be. We're especially excited to hear about their amazing resilience against those dreaded squash vine borers! Your experience really highlights what makes this variety so special for gardeners who have struggled with pest pressure in the past. Keep on growing 🌻️

  • Lauren
    TX, United States
    Verified Reviewer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5/3/25
    Great seeds

    My seeds germinated great and were the first producing plant in the garden.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
    Who do you grow for? Families
    How do you prefer to grow? In Ground
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    7/1/25

    Hey Lauren,

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. We hope you've been enjoying your Summer Squash. 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 🌻️

  • Todd G.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    10/31/24
    1 Star

    seeds never germinated. Ordered many seed packages from you and had very bad luck with them.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate