Enterprise Squash Seed

Why Grow Enterprise Squash? Quick to Produce Enterprise squash is a yellow, straightneck variety of summer squash that's perfect for the first squash planting in early spring. This fast-maturing squash variety typically produces fruits in 40-45 days after planting. They have a smooth, glossy exterior and are easy to slice for frying or sautéing. Great for All Growing Zones Enterprise is a widely-adapted straightneck squash variety that performs well across the entire United States. The plants have a vigorous, bush growth habit and a long production window. They are very productive and will likely need to be harvested every other day. Enterprise Squash Growing Tips • When to Plant Squash Squash are a "warm season" vegetable that should be directly sewn in the garden once the risk of frost has passed in the early spring months. Because they mature fast, they can be succession planted several times throughout the warm growing months. Many gardeners will plant squash in the early spring, late spring, and late summer to ensure continual harvests throughout the growing season. Squash plants can get quite large, so be sure to give each plant plenty of room in your garden. We recommend planting seeds at least 2 feet apart and possibly thinning to a plant every 4 feet. This will make harvesting and weeding around the plants easier as they grow. Plant squash seeds 1/2" to 3/4" deep in well-drained soil. With adequate water and warm soil temperatures, squash seeds usually germinate in just a few days. After germination, expect to see fruits starting to develop in 40-45 days. • How to Fertilize Squash It's always a good idea to apply some pre-plant fertilizer to the soil when planting squash. We like to add  Coop Gro organic fertilizer in the planting furrow or over an entire raised bed before planting. This ensures the plants have the right nutrients to put down roots in their new soil. Fruiting vegetables like squash will benefit from something called "spoon feeding." This process involves frequent fertilizations at lower concentrations, as compared to fertilizing them heavily once. Once your squash plants start to develop their second and third set of leaves, feed them every 2-3 weeks with a relatively balanced fertilizer. We like to sprinkle Coop Gro around the plants or make a liquid solution of AgroThrive Fruit & Flower and pour that alongside the plants. Healthy, dark green squash plants will be more tolerant of pest and disease pressure as they grow. *To learn more about dealing with squash pests, watch this video. • Harvesting Squash Squash will require harvesting at least every three days. During periods of heavy precipitation or with adequate irrigation, squash may need to be harvested every 1-2 days. Once the female flowers are pollinated, the squash fruits will enlarge quickly. Squash are best picked when small, as they will be the most tender at this stage. If you let the fruits get too large, they can be come spongy not as desirable. Harvest frequently to ensure you get the fruits when they have the best texture and flavor.