Ebano, (F1) Squash Seeds

Ebano (F1) Squash Seed

Glossy dark-green zucchini offers polished market presentation
Strong plants perform especially well in early plantings
Cylindrical fruits maintain useful postharvest shelf life
A practical choice for farm stands and markets

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Cucurbita pepo

Days to maturity

42 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

15 Seeds

About Ebano, (F1) Squash Seed, Squash Seed

Ebano produces cylindrical, dark green, attractive zucchini fruits. This plant has average vigor and strong support. Does best for early season growing. Harvested zucchinis have long shelf life making them ideal for markets and roadside stands.

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

Days to Germination

4–10 days

In-row plant spacing

18-24"

Row Spacing

Plant profile

Maturity

Summer

Life Cycle

Annual

Growth Habits

Compact, Upright

Type

SUMMER SQUASH

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

350

Color

Green

Seed Type

Hybrid

Growing Season

Warm-Season Crop

Before Planting

Squash grows best in a full-sun, warm location with fertile, well-drained soil and ample space for vines. Incorporate compost and correct nutrients according to a soil test, then shape raised beds or hills where drainage is slow. Wait until the soil is warm, and install trellises before planting if squash will be trained vertically.

Planting

Squash can be direct-sown after frost when soil reaches about 65–70°F, or started indoors 3–4 weeks earlier in individual cells. Keep the medium warm and evenly moist until emergence. Harden seedlings gradually and transplant without disturbing the sensitive roots. Space bush summer squash 18–36 inches apart and long-vining winter squash 6–10 feet apart.

Watering

Maintain even soil moisture for squash during bloom and fruit development, providing about 1–2 inches weekly when rainfall is short. Deep, soil-level watering supports uniform fruit and reduces stress without keeping the bed saturated.

Fertilizer

Side-dress squash with balanced fertilizer after establishment and again as flowering or fruiting begins. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes foliage while reducing flowers, fruit, or maturity.

Harvesting

Harvest squash when fruit reaches the variety’s expected size, color, and firmness. Cut or twist gently without damaging stems, and pick regularly so overmature fruit does not slow continued production.

Tips

Train squash vines onto sturdy supports when practical, securing heavy fruit with slings. Remove row covers once flowering begins, and hand-pollinate if fruit starts swelling then aborts.

AVG. Seeding Rate

300 seeds/100'; 22,000–26,000 seeds/acre

Pests & Diseases

Powdery and downy mildews, bacterial wilt, Phytophthora blight, gummy stem blight, and mosaic viruses affect squash. Plant resistant varieties, rotate cucurbits, control cucumber beetles, and avoid saturated beds. Remove permanently wilted or mosaic vines and discard fruit with water-soaked, sunken, or expanding lesions.

Squash is especially vulnerable to squash bugs, vine borers, and cucumber beetles, with aphids and mites possible in hot weather. Exclude early pests with row cover, then uncover for pollination and scout frequently.