Botanical Interests Seeds, Squash Summer, Tatuma (Calabacita) 2 G

Cucurbita pepo. Warm season. 50 days. Sow after last chance of spring frost. Heirloom. This scrumptious little gem of a squash is so buttery and creamy delicious, it may soon be your favorite! Move over, zucchini! This fabulous summer squash may not be well-known, but that is soon to change! With wonderful, creamy texture and buttery flavor, squash lovers will be happily pleased, and even squash skeptics may soon be won over. Also called tatume or calabacita, the Latin word referring to any small cucurbit, this squash is a favorite in Mexico and southern Texas. Fruits are best when picked at about 3 long. Vigorous vines to 12 feet thrive in heat, and are more drought tolerant than most squash; practically immune to squash borer insect. This packet plants 5-6 mounds. More info inside. We are dedicated to inspiring & educating the gardener in you. That's why we've put even more helpful information inside. All our seeds are untreated. No GMOs. www.botanicalinterests.com.