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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Total 5 star reviews: 17 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 3 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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22 reviews
- 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 🌻
- SarahVerified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars5/14/26Bitter and no fruit
Germinated well but Not nearly as prolific as other varieties. I got these since I don’t have much space, but when I do get a solid squash, it’s so bitter it’s inedible. We have other varieties and they’re fine. Even when we pick them very small/ young. Will not be growing this variety again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests5/18/26Hey Sarah,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your honest experience with the Emerald Delight Summer Squash Seeds! I really appreciate your detailed feedback about both the germination and the flavor issues you encountered.
It's great to hear that germination went well, but I'm sorry to hear about the bitterness you experienced with the squash, even when harvesting them young. That's definitely not the experience we want gardeners to have, especially when you're working with limited space and counting on every plant to perform well.
Your comparison with other varieties really helps highlight that this particular variety just wasn't the right fit for your garden conditions. Sometimes certain varieties can develop bitterness due to stress or specific growing conditions, even when others thrive in the same space.
Thank you for sharing your honest growing experience - this kind of real-world feedback is incredibly valuable for us and other gardeners considering this variety. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Felix C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/15/26Great plant
Up to this point, great germination. Plants are uniform. Many buds. Can't wait on yeild
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/19/26Hey Felix,
We're so excited to hear your Emerald Delight Summer Squash Seeds had great germination and are growing so uniformly! Those many buds are such a promising sign - you're going to have an amazing harvest ahead of you! Summer squash are such prolific producers once they get going, and it sounds like your plants are off to a fantastic start. You're going to be enjoying fresh, delicious squash from your garden before you know it! Keep on growing 🌻️
- KollynRated 5 out of 5 stars10/27/255 Stars
So easy to grow and maintain. Tasty squash.
- Todd T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/29/25Disease resistant as advertised
These are definitely more disease resistant than the typical dark green zucchini varieties that I was always growing. In fact I didn't think about growing disease resistant varieties till i watched an Epic Gardening YouTube video. Definitely recommend.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/29/25Hey Todd,
Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic experience with our Emerald Delight Summer Squash Seeds! We love hearing that the disease resistance is really making a difference compared to those typical dark green zucchini varieties you were growing before. We're thrilled these are working so well for you and really appreciate the recommendation. Keep on growing 🌻️