Squash 'Balls Zucchini' Green

Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo

Common Name: Squash 'Ball's Zucchini'

Vegetable Type: Fruit

Exposure: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter

Fruit Size: Medium-sized, elongated squash

Temperature: Warm temperatures; sensitive to frost

Spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart

Height: Bushy growth habit, typically grows up to 2-3 feet tall

Width: Spreads extensively; may require ample space for vines to grow

Maturity Time: Approximately 45 to 55 days

Culinary Uses: Best harvested when young and tender; can be sliced and sautéed, grilled, roasted, or used in soups and stews

Flavour Profile: Mild, slightly sweet flavor

Companion Plants: Beans, corn, radishes, marigolds

Resistant To: Some resistance to common squash diseases like powdery mildew and downy mildew, but may be susceptible to pests like squash bugs and cucumber beetles.