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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Dirani Summer Squash Seeds
Cucurbita pepo (hybrid)
Best picked at 6"–7" long, light greenish-white with speckles
Planting Squash
Days to Maturity
50 days
Plant Spacing
2–3 seeds per mound
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
½"–1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 6 mounds. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 3'–4' |
| Seed Depth | ½"–1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2–3 seeds per mound |
| Thinning | When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant per mound |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest frequently to increase yield; squash seem to get monstrous overnight. While edible at almost 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 are on shorter stems). |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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18 reviews
- PAULA M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/9/26Very heavy producer!
This is the first year I’ve grown this variety, and I have not been disappointed. Not only have they produced more abundantly than the standard dark green varieties, I’ve grown in the past it also grows more upright and doesn’t lay on the ground and has been very tasty in both breads and sautéed. I will definitely grow this variety again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/11/26Hey Paula,
We're so thrilled to hear about your amazing success with the Dirani Summer Squash Seeds! It sounds like they really exceeded your expectations this year - producing more abundantly than the varieties you've grown before and growing so nicely upright is fantastic. And we love that you're enjoying them in so many different ways, from breads to sautéed dishes. The fact that you're already planning to grow them again next year is the best compliment we could ask for! Thanks so much for sharing your growing experience with us, and we can't wait to see what you harvest next season. Keep on growing 🌻
- BethRated 5 out of 5 stars6/12/265 Stars
Seeds arrived safely package in promptly
- Darla S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/11/26Best squash ever!
These are a summer must! Best fried squash ever and prolific producers! Can’t imagine a summer without them 😋
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/13/26Hey Darla,
What an amazing review for our Dirani Summer Squash Seeds! We're thrilled to hear they're your summer must-have and that you're getting such prolific harvests. There's nothing quite like homemade fried squash from your own garden! It sounds like these have become an essential part of your summer growing and cooking routine. Thanks for sharing your Dirani squash success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Lia H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/2/26First one to produce
I am growing 3 different squashes and this one has been the first to produce, great compact size plant and perfect fruit! I started indoors just to sprout and now it is June 1 in Nashville and first squash is ready to harvest. More coming.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests6/3/26Hey Lia,
What exciting news about your Dirani Summer Squash Seeds being the first to produce! We love hearing that they're outpacing your other squashes with such a great compact plant and perfect fruit. Starting them indoors to sprout was a smart move, and it sounds like your Nashville timing is spot on with that first harvest ready on June 1st! We're thrilled that you have more squash on the way too. Thanks for sharing your Dirani summer squash success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- JenMT, United StatesVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/10/26Wonderful
Level 2 Montana Master Gardener here, I'm laughing at the lady in AZ saying her seasons are short. I live in Montana where I consider gardening a sport. This is a wonderful variety of seed and very easy to germinate and prolific! Be sure to plant some to celebrate National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day on August 8!
Epic, if you see this it'd be great to add a field for the reviewers zone, it really helps me when I'm reading reviews to try new varieties.
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