Kars Egg Squash
Cucurbita pepo
The cutest squash from the Kars region of Northern Turkey.
Fool your friends with an amazing egg lookalike that's really a delicious squash! From the Kars region of Northern Turkey, this entirely vegan, mild-tasting squash should be harvested young: anywhere from the size of a robin's egg to a duck's egg. Modest in size, it can be grown in a larger container or on a trellis. Succession sow as you would zucchini to eat these scrumptious squash eggs all season. Introduced to us by Dr. Mehmet Oztan of Two Seeds in a Pod.
from $4.39
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Seeds | $4.39 | In Stock | |
| 90 Seeds | $10.49 | Out of Stock | |
| 270 Seeds | $17.49 | Out of Stock |
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Start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost or sow outdoors after last frost. Sow 2-3 more times at monthly intervals for fruit all season. Summer squash tolerates moderate soil fertility and dry conditions. Modest in size, Kars Egg could be grown in a larger container or on a trellis as they vine out. Harvest fruit when it is the size of an egg.
| Days to Germination | 5-10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 50 days |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Spacing in Row | 24" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 24" |
| Height at Maturity | 12" |
| Width at Maturity | 24" |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
Artwork by Eric Losh. Working with acrylic paints and watercolor, Eric interpreted this variety by creating a night sky with constellations of the plant's forebearers. The watchful terrestrial eyes suggest the keen observation it takes to be a seed steward.