How do you plant squash seeds?
Squash is a warm-season vegetable that is easy to grow from seed. Here are the steps on how to plant squash seeds:
- Choose a planting site. Squash needs full sun and well-drained soil.
- Prepare the soil. Amend the soil with compost or manure to improve drainage and fertility.
- Plant the seeds. Sow the seeds 1/2 to 1 inch deep and 2 to 3 feet apart.
- Water the seeds. Water the seeds well after planting.
- Thin the seedlings. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to one plant per hill.
- Fertilize the plants. Fertilize the plants every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
- Water the plants regularly. Squash needs about 1 inch of water per week.
- Harvest the squash. Squash is ready to harvest when the rind is hard and the stem is dry.
Related questions
How deep do you plant squash seeds? 1/2 to 1 inch deep. How far apart do you plant squash seeds? 2 to 3 feet apart. How long does it take for squash seeds to germinate? 5 to 10 days. How do you care for squash plants? Fertilize, water, and weed regularly. When is squash ready to harvest? When the rind is hard and the stem is dry.
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