Squash Plants -

SQUASH(SUMMER/WINTER)

Thought to have originated in North and South America, but actual locality is not really known. The name squash is
derived from the corruption of the Indian name ascutasquash, which means gourd, and were most likely tropical vines.
These tender annuals are commonly divided into two groups winter squash and summer squash.

Summer squash- A quick growing squash that is harvested immature throughout the growing season. Summer squash
has short vining or bush characteristics and does not ramble like its winter counterpart. This squash is made primarily
of water, and contains good quantities of vitamin A, B2, and C, calcium, phosphorus, iron, protein, and calories.

Winter squash- A slow maturing squash that takes a whole growing season, and has a hard exterior that makes it great
for storing. Winter squash is higher in vitamin A and calories, but has the overall same nutritious value of summer
squash.

GROWING TIPS
Plant in a well-drained soil that is high in organic matter, at a pH range of 6.0 - 6.5. Squash is a very heavy feeder that
likes consistent soil moisture, and a nice mulch layer.
Pick Summer squash often, 4" to 6" size, to enable continued fruit production.

Winter Squash is left to mature all summer long and is normally taken out of the garden before the first heavy frost of
fall, and stored in a cool area above freezing temperatures.

OUR SQUASH PLANTS
We grow all squash plants in 2.5" pots at 60 degrees and in our own blend of soil. This promotes strong
sturdy transplants that can handle the elements.

Squash With Nematodes
We also offer nematode injected squash. We use predator nematodes, which are microscopic organisms
that feed on vine borers, worms, plant preying nematodes, and decaying matter. On vine borers the
nematodes feed internally on the worms organs, which quickly leads to its death. Nematodes multiply at a
tremendous rate and increase their coverage and protection of plants throughout the growing season. We
recommend this treatment for all squash, cucumbers, pumpkins, and melons. Nematodes are 100% safe,
effective, and do not change the quality of the fruits in anyway.

How Plants Are Injected
First, the nematodes have to be mixed into room temperature water. Then, we use small needled syringes
and inject each individual plant with a 1/2 cc of the nematode and water solution. Then we also drench the
potting soil with a less concentrated solution of nematodes to disperse more nematodes around the root
zone. This does not weaken the plant in anyway, and prevents damage from vine borers.

Shipping Window: April 1, 2007 - June 20, 2007.
All orders shipping after June 20, 2007 require a month of prior notice before plants ship.

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