{"product_id":"seed-squash-summer-costata-org","title":"Botanical Interests Costata Romanesco Summer Squash Organic Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCostata Romanesco' delivers a manageable harvest of high-quality, fluted fruits with complex flavor and firm texture. The striped and mottled skin stays tender even to 18\", though in Italy they are picked at 4\"-5\" with the blossoms still attached. Large production of male blossoms for stuffing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Sow Outside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Start Inside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays to Emerge:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5–10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e½\"–1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2–3 seeds per mound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3'–4'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThinning:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant per mound\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Interests-Epic Gardening","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40301758382214,"sku":"BI-3175","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1811\/2867\/files\/costata-romanesco-summer-squash-organic-seeds.jpg?v=1769635804","url":"https:\/\/chaletnursery.com\/products\/seed-squash-summer-costata-org","provider":"Chalet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}