Summer Squash
Lemon Squash is a cheerful summer bush squash that looks like its citrus namesake, bringing both visual charm and practical harvests to the garden. Maturing in just 50 to 60 days, this annual thrives in full sun and produces abundantly throughout the season. The key to enjoying its mild, delicate squash flavor is harvesting while young, when the flesh is tender and the taste is at its peak. Grilling or roasting brings out the best in these small, lemon-colored fruits, making them a genuine delight for home gardeners and market farmers alike.
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Lemon Squash delivers prolific yields of small, cute fruits that live up to their cheerful appearance with a genuinely pleasant mild squash flavor. The brief 50 to 60 day harvest window and compact bush growth habit mean you can tuck this into tight garden spaces and still enjoy repeated pickings throughout summer. Young fruits deliver the best eating experience, making early and frequent harvesting not just recommended but the secret to this variety's appeal.
These small squash excel when grilled or roasted, where their mild flavor shines without overwhelming the palate. The prolific production makes them particularly suited to home gardens and farmers' markets, where their distinctive lemon-like appearance catches attention and their tender flesh when harvested young provides reliable, pleasant eating.
Sow seeds directly into warm soil after the last frost date has passed and soil temperature has reached at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit, ideally closer to 70 degrees for best germination. Plant seeds in mounds or rows in full sun locations.
Begin harvesting when fruits are young and small, typically around 4 to 6 inches in diameter while still bright yellow and tender. The skin should yield slightly to gentle thumb pressure but not feel soft or mushy. Consistent early harvesting encourages continued production throughout the season. Use a sharp knife or pruner to cleanly remove fruits from the vine, being careful not to damage the stem or remaining plant growth.
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