VegetableSquash
Green Magic Squash
Green Magic F1 is a dark green winter squash that produces hefty 5 to 7 pound fruits with exceptional eating quality and flash. This F1 hybrid grows in a semi-vining habit, reaching 24 to 30 inches tall and maturing in 100 to 109 days, making it reliable across hardiness zones 3 through 13. Cold-hardy and compact enough for most gardens, Green Magic delivers serious yields without sprawling across the entire plot.
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Growing Conditions
USDA Zone
3-13
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Fertile Loam With Consistent Moisture
Growth Stats
30 in
Height
TypeBush
Spacing
48
Plant Profile
Sunlight
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
3-13
Size
30in H x ?in W
Growth
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Care
High
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Highlights
Dark green fruits with outstanding flesh quality distinguish this hybrid from its siblings Orange Magic and Blue Magic. The semi-vining growth habit keeps the plant manageable while still producing substantial squashes, each weighing 5 to 7 pounds at maturity. Heat tolerance and reliable 100 to 109 day maturity make it a dependable choice for both spring and fall planting windows.
Common Uses
Green Magic squash stores well and slices into substantial servings, making it excellent for roasting, pureeing into soups, or splitting in half for baking. The firm, quality flesh holds up to mashing, stuffing, and long-cooked preparations without turning watery or stringy. Its dark skin and medium weight make it a natural centerpiece for fall harvest displays before moving to the kitchen.
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Care Instructions
Start Indoors
Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last spring frost or 8 to 10 weeks before your first fall frost date. Maintain soil temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit for reliable germination. Transplant seedlings into 3 to 4 inch pots once they develop true leaves, and continue growing under strong light or in a greenhouse.
Transplant Outdoors
Harden off seedlings gradually over 7 to 10 days before planting. Transplant into the garden when soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit and all frost danger has passed. Space plants 48 inches apart in rows at least 48 inches apart. Plant slightly deeper than they grew in containers to encourage stronger root development.
Direct Sow
Direct sow seeds into warm soil (65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit) after all frost danger has passed. Plant 4 to 5 seeds per hill, thinning to the strongest plant once seedlings are established.
Harvesting
Harvest Green Magic squash when the skin reaches a deep, dark green color and resists puncture from a fingernail. Fruits mature in 100 to 109 days from planting; check plants regularly as they approach this window. Cut fruits from the vine with 2 to 3 inches of stem attached using a sharp knife. Harvest before the first hard frost; frost damage ruins storage quality. Cure harvested squash by placing it in a warm (75 to 80 degree Fahrenheit), well-ventilated space for 7 to 10 days to harden the skin before long-term storage.
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Companion Planting
Ecology & Traits
Edible
Scientific Classification
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Family
Brassicaceae
Genus
Brassica
Growth Habit
Bush
Native Status
L48 (I)PR (I)CAN (W)GL (W)
History & Origin
“Green Magic F1 is part of a deliberate hybrid trio developed to showcase color diversity in winter squash; its sibling varieties Orange Magic and Blue Magic complete the palette. The F1 hybrid designation indicates careful cross-breeding to achieve superior vigor, consistency, and the excellent flesh quality that defines this line. It represents modern squash breeding focused on home gardener needs: manageable size, reliable production, and culinary performance.”