Squash Seeds - Summer - Total Eclipse Hybrid
49 days to maturity. Cucurbita pepo. Total Eclipse Hybrid Summer Squash Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid. This is suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. It produces prolific dark green scallop (pattypan) squash with uniform, deeply scalloped edges. Tender white flesh is mild and versatile; harvest young for the best texture and steady rebloom. Compact vines yield heavily in warm conditions. ~250 seeds/oz.
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Growing Total Eclipse Hybrid Summer Squash in the Vegetable Garden
Sow outdoors after frost once soils warm, or start indoors 3 to 4 weeks early in biodegradable cells to protect roots. Plant 2 to 3 seeds per hill and thin to the strongest seedling. Provide 24 to 36 inches between plants and 36 to 48 inches between rows. Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
Fertilize at vining and first bloom. Harvest frequently at a small size to promote continuous fruiting. Encourage pollinators for optimal growth; avoid overhead watering to limit mildew.
Harvesting of Total Eclipse Hybrid Summer Squash
Pick when scallops are well-formed and skins are glossy yet tender. Cut with a short stem to prevent tearing. For peak eating quality, harvest at a small to medium size and use promptly, or refrigerate unwashed for a few days.
About Total Eclipse Hybrid Summer Squash Garden Seeds
Also known as a pattypan or scallop squash, Total Eclipse F1 combines striking dark green, flecked skins with dependable earliness and heavy yields. Compact vines suit a range of garden sizes and deliver uniform fruit for sautéing, grilling, roasting, and stuffing.
Stories/Tips From Our Gardeners
"For buttery texture, harvest when the rim is still pliable under thumb pressure—smaller fruits cook evenly and keep plants producing."
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Total Eclipse Hybrid Summer Squash Seeds Per Package:
- 4 g Packet - Approximately 25 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 250 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 20,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 100,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Total Eclipse Hybrid Summer Squash seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Cucurbita pepo |
| Total Eclipse Hybrid Summer Squash Color: | Dark green rind with white flecks; white flesh |
| Total Eclipse Hybrid Summer Squash Flavor: | Mild, tender, and slightly sweet when picked young |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 49 |
| Days to Germination: | 7 to 14 |
| Seeding Depth: | 1 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 36 to 48 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Vining
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| Soil Preference: | Rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture; pH 6.0 to 6.8. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer 70 to 95 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 36 to 48 inches |
| Germination Temperature: | 70 to 95 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Monitor for squash bugs, cucumber beetles, vine borers, and powdery mildew; use row cover until flowering and water at soil level to limit foliar disease. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Fields |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat, Humidity |