squash

Angelo’s Farm Market veggies are specifically selected for home growers to be productive, disease resistant, and flavorful. Look for ‘Royal Ace’ acorn type, ‘Butterfly’ butternut, ‘Vegetable Spaghetti’, and multicolored summer squash ‘ Superpik’. For Zucchini, choose from the Italian striped ‘San Pasquale’, round stuffer ‘Eight Ball’, or the classic ‘Commander’. Newer varieties have improved powdery mildew resistance, and vigorous bushy to vining growth habits that benefit from cages and supports for increased air circulation.

Plant in sunny, well-drained, nutrient rich soil or containers amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1” of water once a week throughout the growing season. Feed with a slow release fertilizer, Osmocote® or Garden-tone®. Follow label instructions. Mulch 2″ to suppress weeds, retain moisture and protect against extremes of soil temperature.