{"product_id":"tatume-squash-seeds-cucurbita-pepo-heirloom-open-pollinated-heat-tolerant-islas-garden-seeds","title":"Tatume Squash Seeds (Cucurbita pepo) – Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Heat-Tolerant | Isla's Garden Seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTatume squash, a versatile heirloom from Mexico, fits both summer and winter roles. The round, green fruits can be harvested young for zucchini-like use or left on the vine until the rind turns golden yellow for baking as winter squash. This open-pollinated seed from Isla's Garden Seeds offers reliable germination and a dependable harvest across many climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGermination and Growing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGermination usually occurs in 5–10 days indoors. Outdoors, allow about 130 frost-free days to reach maturity. Plant with generous spacing: 8–10 feet between plants in rows 10–12 feet apart, or place two seedlings in a hill with 8–10 feet between hills. For direct sowing, plant 1\/2 inch deep in soil that has warmed to at least 70°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting and Culinary Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor summer zucchini-style fruit, harvest at about 4–6 inches in diameter. If left to mature on the vine, the rind deepens to a golden yellow, creating a winter squash suitable for baking and roasting. Tatume’s mild flesh works well in rustic stews and everyday dishes, offering flexibility in many recipes without sacrificing texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Notes and Seed Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated, heirloom, warm-season seeds that adapt across USDA zones 3–12.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination, transplant timing, and spacing support a vigorous garden vine with reliable yields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds store well and can be saved for future seasons, preserving a versatile garden staple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What makes Tatume squash versatile for both summer and winter use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Harvest early for zucchini-like fruit, or let it mature on the vine to a golden rind for baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What are basic planting tips for Tatume squash?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Germinate indoors in 5–10 days; transplant after frost-free days, and space 8–10 ft apart in rows 10–12 ft apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Isla's garden seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45817124126906,"sku":"B077H313DL","price":32.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/islas-garden-seeds-tatume-squash-young-green-fruit.jpg?v=1777539172","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/tatume-squash-seeds-cucurbita-pepo-heirloom-open-pollinated-heat-tolerant-islas-garden-seeds","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}