{"product_id":"squash-summer-zucchini-eight-ball-hybrid-seeds","title":"Squash Seeds - Summer - Zucchini Eight Ball Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003e55 days. AAS Winner for 1999. The first round summer squash. Dark zucchini skin with a unique round shape, somewhat lighter green streaks, smooth and shiny skin with great buttery taste. Commonly used for stuffing edible, savory foods into its cavities. Improved for earliness. Can be harvested in about 5 to 6 weeks. Plants grow to 3 feet wide. Approx. 265 seeds\/oz. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Eight Ball Hybrid Zucchini Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbita Pepo\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer squash, courgettes\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 55 days\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1” deep\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24” apart\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3- 4’\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 - 30” tall and bushy \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-watered, moist, manure and compost - pH 6.0 - 6.8\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun = 6 - 8 hours daily\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powdery mildew\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep forest glossy green\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, buttery, sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDependable in rapid and bountiful growth, Eight Ball squash can be picked for superior flavor while young and skin is tender, about 2 ½ - 3” in diameter. Sow    1” deep, 24 inches apart, after the possibility of frost is over. Plant indoors ½ - 1” deep in peat moss pots, and secure roots to prevent damage when transplanting. Watering overhead is a common cause of plant disease; bottom watering is best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditonal Facts\/information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supply of nutrition is high, including Vitamins A and C, magnesium, folate, choline, dietary fiber, Eight Ball is totally round which makes it flexible for use with sausage and other stuffing. Pickled or frozen, it is a suitable candidate for emergency storage and is easy to pick for quick meals. This novelty crop is available year round.                         \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"10 Seed Pkg (3x4)","offer_id":35546489225371,"sku":"18673","price":2.99,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":35546489258139,"sku":"34665","price":10.46,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Seeds","offer_id":35546489290907,"sku":"34666","price":62.58,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/6454\/9531\/products\/squash-summer-zucchini-eight-ball-hybrid-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1597673531","url":"https:\/\/earthpak643-com.myshopify.com\/products\/squash-summer-zucchini-eight-ball-hybrid-seeds","provider":"earthpak643.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}