{"product_id":"zucchini","title":"Magda (F1) Zucchini Squash Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-1114 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/kakaseeds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/%E8%A5%BF%E8%91%AB%E8%8A%A6%E7%94%9F%E9%95%BF%E6%B8%A9%E5%BA%A61-1024x352.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"352\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Status \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid (F1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCULTURE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8–6.8 is best. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. For highest quality fruit, succession plantings every 2-3 weeks may be needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLANT SPACING:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 18-24\" apart in rows 6' apart. Wider spacing may allow for easier harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDISEASES:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon cucurbit diseases include powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, and phytophthora. Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINSECT PESTS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits. Protect young plants with floating row cover. Squash bug eggs found on the undersides of leaves may be crushed by hand. For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound. Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. Pyrethrin sprays may offer some control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHARVEST FRUIT:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some varieties, it is common for the first fruits to be malformed, wither, or blacken, which indicates poor pollination and is usually remedied as more male flowers appear. Harvest regularly, 2-3 times a week, once plants begin to produce. Cut or gently twist off fruits when they have reached the desired size. For zucchini, 6-8\" long. Handle with care to avoid scratching fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHARVEST BLOSSOMS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest male blossoms (with thin stems) or female blossoms (with thick stems and an immature fruit at the base of the flower) in mid to late morning when fully open. Clip flowers 1-2\" below flower base. If a squash fruit crop is also desired from the same planting, only harvest male flowers, leaving a few to pollinate the female flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTORAGE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep fruit at 40-50°F (5-10°C), 95% relative humidity for up to 2 weeks. Use as soon as possible for best quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDAYS TO MATURITY:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom direct seeding; subtract about 14 days if transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(at 3 seeds\/ft., rows 6' apart) 250 seeds\/83', 500 seeds\/166', 1,000 seeds\/333'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSEED SPECS:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEEDS\/LB.: Zucchini: Avg. 3,400.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePACKET:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 seeds, (unless otherwise noted) sows 8'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKaKaSeeds is committed to your success, every step of the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe want you, our customer, to be 100% satisfied with all of our seeds, tools, and supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item or refund the purchase price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description collapsible-xs \"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"collapsible-description-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Cousa” type with superb flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"details collapsible-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"collapsible-details-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentified as having the best flavor of any Mid-East style squash in our trials. Magda’s sweet, nutty flavor is comparable to Zephyr. The blocky pale green, tapered fruits are usually picked small, 3-4″ long, for stuffing, stir-fries, and pickling. High yielding over a long season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePacket: 25 seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvg. 3,800 seeds\/lb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"kkseeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":53742879244602,"sku":"006","price":6.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":53742879277370,"sku":"006","price":18.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 Seeds","offer_id":53742879310138,"sku":"006","price":53.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5,000 Seeds","offer_id":53742879342906,"sku":"006","price":233.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25,000 Seeds","offer_id":53742879375674,"sku":"006","price":1051.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9707\/9098\/files\/162__E8_A5_BF_E8_91_AB_E8_8A_A61-scaled.webp?v=1784199877","url":"https:\/\/kkseed.xyz\/products\/zucchini","provider":"kkseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}