[Arid_gardener] fall squash

[Olin Miller]

Recommended last date for planting summer squash (like zucchini and
spaghetti) in Tucson is July 31.  Summer squash is a fast-growing, warm
season crop and direct seeding would only trail seeds started indoors by a
few weeks.

See the Master Gardener "VEGETABLE GARDEN: VEGETABLE PLANTING GUIDE AND
RECOMMENDED PLANTING DATES, Region 2", 1000-2000 feet Elevation at
http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs//garden/mg/vegetable/regions13.html#1-3

For tips on growing summer squash in Tucson, see
http://ag.arizona.edu/gardening/news/articles/10.21.html

Winter squash can be planted into early August.  For tips on growing winter 
squash in Tucson, see
http://ag.arizona.edu/gardening/news/articles/11.32.html
Also get advice from the Pima County Cooperative Extension in Tucson,
contact directory at
http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/directory/counties/pima.html

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Heather" <hekare at cox.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 10:01 PM
Heather 85713
> ...
Although I keep trying, I've never been successful with any type of squash
here in Tucson.  ... any chance that I might be able to still get some
zucchini and spaghetti squash to produce this fall.  The spaghetti squash
was started from seed indoors and is currently about 5 inches tall. exposure
& soil type would give me the best chance of success?