A heat resistant 1950s favorite. This gorgeous grey-green variety is ideal for the small space gardener. This variety doesn’t produce very long squashes, but they produce lots of them! Grows an average of 6-8 inches long. They are flavorful and slightly more resistant to powdery mildew than most.
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Latin Name: Cucurbita pepo
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Days to Maturity: 45-50
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Days to Germination: 4-14
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Seeding Depth: 1"
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Plant Spacing: 36-48"
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Row Spacing: 36-48"
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Plant Height: 18-36"
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Growth Habit: Leafy branching mound
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Soil Preference: Medium moist, organic, fertile, well-drained
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Temperature Preference: 60-85 °F
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Light Preference: Full sun
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Zucchini Grey Summer Squash Color: Light green and grey skin with delicate flecks of color
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Zucchini Grey Summer Squash Flavor: Mildly sweet, buttery, and tender
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