Family: Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info) Species: pepo (PEP-oh) (Info) Cultivar: Destiny III
» View all varieties of Squash Type: Crookneck (summer)
Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Days to Maturity: 41 to 50 days 51 to 60 days
Mature Skin Color: Yellow
Size: Less than 1 pound (0.5 kg)
Habit: Bush
Disease Resistance: Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV) Cucumber mosaic virus (VMV) Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMR)
Seed Type: Hybrid
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow after last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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