Custard Squash is a standout summer squash variety, ideal for adding color and flavor to your garden. This patty-pan type squash features vibrant yellow skin and a firmer texture, making it perfect for grilling, sautéing, and adding to a variety of summer dishes. Fruit shape can vary slightly, with some squash growing a bit taller than the classic patty-pan form, but all share the same beautiful yellow colour and excellent flavour. With a small seed cavity, you’ll enjoy more tender flesh in every bite. Easy to grow with a bushy habit, Custard Squash will bring a bountiful and tasty harvest to your garden all season long. An heirloom variety that originated in Germany.

*Days to Maturity – Ready for harvest in approximately 45–55 days, perfect for summer enjoyment.
*Bush Growth Habit – Compact, space-saving plants that are highly productive.
*Firm Texture – Great for grilling, sautéing, and holds up well in cooking.
*Bright Yellow Color – Uniform colour across fruits, with more edible flesh due to a small seed cavity.

Each packet contains approximately 15 seeds.

Product Title: Custard Squash Seeds – Bright Yellow Patty-Pan Squash with Firm, Delicious Flavor (15 Seeds)

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For a healthy start, begin squash seeds indoors no more than 3-4 weeks before your last frost date. Squash plants are sensitive to becoming root-bound, which can lead to transplanting stress, so avoid starting them too early.

Plant seeds 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) deep, covering lightly with soil. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, typically in 5-10 days, although it may take longer in cooler soil.

When transplanting outdoors, space plants 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) apart for bush varieties, and allow 4-5 feet (120-150 cm) between plants for vining types. This spacing ensures proper airflow and room for growth, leading to a bountiful squash harvest.

Squash - Custard Squash Seeds

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