{"product_id":"squash-seeds-saffron","title":"SQUASH Seeds, Saffron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaffron (Cucurbita pepo 'Saffron') is a heirloom straightneck summer squash with glossy, bright-yellow fruit and tender, mild flesh.\u003c\/strong\u003e A productive, easy-to-pick variety for steady summer harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbita pepo 'Saffron'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated summer squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 50 to 55 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 6 to 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 to 36 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilling and sauteing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh slicing for salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fries and side dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1 inch deep in warm soil after the last frost. Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil and water consistently. Harvest young at 6 to 8 inches while the skin is still glossy, and pick often to keep the plants producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMild, lightly sweet, and tender with a delicate summer-squash flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for flavor and reliability, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"3.5 grams","offer_id":50304498041110,"sku":"A-65-4763749","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/SQUASH_Seeds_Saffron.jpg?v=1764628143","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/squash-seeds-saffron","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}