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Cucurbita pepo 'Ishtar'
Squash, Ishtar
Pale green cylindrical 6" fruit with mottling. Popular in Middle Eastern cooking.
- Hybrid summer squash with smooth green fruits
- Mild sweet squash flavor
- Productive plants in warm weather
- Excellent grilled, sautéed, or steamed
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 18-36 in
- Spread: 24-48 in
- Spacing: 24 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucurbita pepo 'Ishtar'
Squash and pumpkins need full sun, fertile soil, and plenty of space. Water deeply at the base, mulch to reduce splash, and watch early for squash vine borers and cucumber beetles. Harvest winter types only after rinds harden fully.