SQUASH Seeds, Saffron
SQUASH Seeds, Saffron
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Saffron (Cucurbita pepo 'Saffron') is a heirloom straightneck summer squash with glossy, bright-yellow fruit and tender, mild flesh. A productive, easy-to-pick variety for steady summer harvests.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Cucurbita pepo 'Saffron'
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated summer squash
- Days to maturity: about 50 to 55 days
- Fruit size: about 6 to 8 inches
- Sun: Full sun
- Spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart
- Planting depth: 1 inch
Best for
- Grilling and sauteing
- Fresh slicing for salads
- Stir-fries and side dishes
- Steaming
- Freezing
How to grow
Direct sow 1 inch deep in warm soil after the last frost. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and water consistently. Harvest young at 6 to 8 inches while the skin is still glossy, and pick often to keep the plants producing.
Flavor profile
Mild, lightly sweet, and tender with a delicate summer-squash flavor.
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