Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
Plant Resistance
- Powdery Mildew Resistant
- Watermelon Mosaic Virus Resistant
- Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistant
About Emerald Delight Summer Squash Seeds
Cucurbita pepo (hybrid)
6"–8" long with very dark green, shiny thin skin with creamy white interior. If allowed to stay on the vine until frost, zucchini can grow to be huge.
Planting Squash
Days to Maturity
50–55 days
Plant Spacing
3 seeds per mound
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
½"–1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 4 mounds. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 3'–4' |
| Seed Depth | ½"–1" |
| Seed Spacing | 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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27 reviews
- deborah L.NY, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/21/26Emerald Delight
Seeds arrived, no problem with germination. Squash tasted great.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - Carol K.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars8/14/26Way Too Large for a Raised Bin
Even though Emerald Green is supposed to be a compact squash, the stems and leaves are way too big for a raised bed. The leaves hanging over the side bend and eventually break. This should be part of your description.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/18/26Hey Carol,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email with some extra information. 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 🌻️
- MerrylRated 5 out of 5 stars7/20/26Best!!
I bought the zucchini seeds because I was tired of the powdery mildew from other plants. I planted them in 2 hills in a brand new raised bed my husband built. They came up quickly and I thinned to two plants. I just harvested my first zucchini and it is beautiful. There are many more growing. I am very pleased and highly recommend these seeds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/21/26Hey Merryl,
We're so happy to hear about your incredible experience with the Emerald Delight Summer Squash Seeds! There's nothing worse than losing plants to disease when you're just trying to grow some delicious squash! Your setup with the brand new raised bed sounds fantastic! There's nothing better than seeds that deliver on disease resistance while giving you such a bountiful harvest! Thanks for sharing your Emerald Delight growing success and for the awesome recommendation! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Maria F. C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/14/26Great
More resistant to powdery mildew
BIBotanical Interests7/14/26Hey Maria,
We're so happy to hear about your fantastic experience with the Emerald Delight Summer Squash Seeds! It's awesome that they're showing such great resistance to powdery mildew - that's one of the biggest challenges squash growers face, so having varieties that can stand strong against it makes all the difference in keeping your harvest going strong! There's nothing better than squash plants that stay healthy and productive throughout the growing season! Thanks for sharing your Emerald Delight growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Carolyn S.WA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/10/26Squash
The seeds were a little slow growing, not the seeds problem, our weather has been in the 40-60. Actually nothing is growing because of the low temps.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised BedBIBotanical Interests6/10/26Hey Carolyn,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. We totally understand how frustrating cooler weather can be when you're eager to get your garden going! You're absolutely right that those 40-60 degree temps can slow things down for most plants. Once the weather warms up, your Emerald Delight Summer Squash should take off beautifully. We appreciate your patience and understanding that it's Mother Nature calling the shots on this one. Thanks again for your feedback and for sticking with us through the slow start. Keep on growing 🌻