{"product_id":"squash-seeds-summer-zucchini-grey-organic","title":"Squash Seeds - Summer - Zucchini Grey (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e45 to 50 days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e. Organic Zucchini Grey Summer Squash Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated. This crop is suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, containers, and fields. Zucchini Grey is a classic Italian heirloom summer squash prized for its silvery green skin, productive habit, and mildly sweet, buttery flavor. This dependable variety sets fruit early and keeps producing through the warm season, making it a staple for home gardens, farmers' markets, and fresh eating. Its smooth, straight fruit and tender texture are ideal for grilling, sauteing, baking, and spiralizing. Zucchini Grey is heat-tolerant, adaptable to a wide range of climates, and a strong performer in dry growing conditions. Approx. 234 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45-50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 3-4 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, organic, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and a pH of 6.0-7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer 60-85 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-95 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for squash bugs, squash vine borers, cucumber beetles, and powdery mildew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Type Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery green with light grey speckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Type Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly sweet, buttery, tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container, Fields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm weather, heat tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Organic Zucchini Grey Summer Squash in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZucchini Grey is a warm-season crop that should be direct sown after all danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have reached at least 70 F. For an earlier start, begin seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, planting two to three seeds per spot, then thin to the strongest seedling. Space plants 24 to 36 inches apart in rows 36 to 48 inches apart. Choose a site with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil amended with compost or aged manure. Mounding the soil 6 to 8 inches high helps warm the root zone and improves drainage around the base of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and water at the base of the plant to reduce the risk of powdery mildew. A layer of mulch helps retain moisture and keep roots cool during peak summer heat. Fertilize after the first flowers appear and again once fruit begins to set. Zucchini Grey is a prolific producer, and frequent harvesting encourages the plant to continue setting new fruit throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Zucchini Grey Summer Squash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest fruit when it reaches 5 to 7 inches long for the best flavor and texture. At this size, the flesh is tender, mildly sweet, and not yet starchy. Check plants every one to two days during peak production, since summer squash can size up quickly. Use a sharp knife or pruning shears to cut fruit cleanly at the stem rather than twisting or pulling. Squash blossoms are also edible and are best harvested in the morning while still fresh. Harvested fruit stores well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Organic Zucchini Grey Summer Squash Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZucchini Grey is an Italian heirloom that dates back to the early 1800s and is considered one of the parent types behind many modern zucchini hybrids and cultivars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit is smooth, straight, and medium grey-green with distinctive silvery speckles, giving it strong visual appeal at farmers' markets and on the dinner table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is notably heat-tolerant and adaptable across a wide range of climates, performing especially well in dry growing regions where other squash varieties may struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZucchini Grey has a mildly spiny plant habit, which makes bare-handed harvesting relatively comfortable compared to more heavily spined summer squash varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSummer squash rewards you for paying attention. Once fruit starts coming, check the plants every day or two and harvest anything that reaches 5 to 7 inches. If you let them go, you will end up with oversized, starchy fruit that saps energy the plant could put toward new production. Steady picking keeps the harvest coming all season long. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Zucchini Grey Summer Squash Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 g Packet - Approximately 30 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 234 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 936 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 3,744 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 18,720 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 93,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Organic Zucchini Grey Summer Squash seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n","brand":"Sustainable Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"4g Packet","offer_id":45132942770291,"sku":"76582","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45132942803059,"sku":"76583","price":8.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":45132942835827,"sku":"76584","price":18.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45132942868595,"sku":"74748","price":51.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45132942901363,"sku":"76585","price":191.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":45132942934131,"sku":"76586","price":759.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1777926723_squash_summer_zucchini_grey_comp_a65995e4-ee8a-4808-930f-89726926c119.jpg?v=1782329014","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/squash-seeds-summer-zucchini-grey-organic","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}