Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu) Hybrid Dark Green (15 Seeds) Easy To grow, High Germination, High Yield Seeds for Home Gardening

🌿🥒 Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu) – Fresh, Tender & Easy to Grow!

Chappan Kaddu, also known as Indian Summer Squash, is an annual vine plant that thrives in warm climates 🌞. This dark green, small, round vegetable has a neutral yet unique flavor that makes it perfect for a variety of dishes 🍲. 

It’s a lesser-known vegetable in many kitchens, but once you try it, you’ll love its fresh taste and tender texture 😋. Best of all, it’s easy to grow in containers or pots with minimal care 🪴. 

Buy top-quality 🌱 Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu) Hybrid Dark Green seeds online at the best price in India 🇮🇳 from Organicbazar — with a high germination rate 🌱✨.

About this item 

• 🌿 Number of Summer Squash Dark Green Seeds: 15 seeds

• 🏡 Where to Grow: Balcony or terrace garden

• 📅 Sowing Season: Spring & Summer

• 🌾 Mode of Sowing: Sow 1.5–2.5 cm deep in containers or pots

• ⏳ Germination Time: 6–14 days 🌱

• 🌡️ Germination Temperature: 15–30°C

• 🍃 Plant Vigor: Strong plant

• ⏰ Harvest Time: 2–3 months from sowing

• ⚖️ Fruit Average Weight: 200–250 g

• 🌞 Sunlight Needs: 6–8 hours full sun daily
  

What size grow bag is best for Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu)?

• 18 x 18 (W*H)
• 24 x 24 (W*H)

🌞 Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu) – Growing Season in India

Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a warm-season vegetable that grows best in India’s warmer months.

• Best Sowing Time: Late winter to early spring (Feb–Mar) and early monsoon (June–July).

• Ideal Growing Temperature: 21°C–35°C (70°F–95°F).

• Climate Preference: Loves warmth, dislikes frost.

🏡 How to Grow Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu) at Home

• Sowing Method: Direct sowing in containers, grow bags, or garden beds.

• Pot Size: 45–60 cm height & width for faster growth.

• Ideal Soil Temp: 21°C–30°C for germination.

• Watering: Keep soil moist; do not let it dry out.

• Growth Style: Can grow horizontally or vertically with support.

🌱 Sowing Method

1. Depth: 1.5–2.5 cm deep.

2. Spacing: Seeds 5–8 cm apart; thin seedlings to 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart.

3. Watering: Gently water until soil is evenly moist.

4. Germination Time: 7–14 days at ~26°C.

🌿 Fertilizer Needs

• Apply organic slow-release fertilizers (vermicompost, cow manure, neem cake) once a month during flowering & fruiting.

💧 Plant Care Tips

• Water: 2.5 cm daily; avoid overwatering.

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile, pH 6.0–7.5.

• Sunlight: 6–8 hours full sun daily.

• Temperature: Thrives in 15–32°C.

• Pests/Diseases: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, bacterial wilt, blossom end rot, powdery mildew.

• Prevention: Neem oil or other organic pest controls.

🌼 Flowering & Pollination

• Starts: 30–45 days after sowing.

• Order: Male flowers first, female flowers with tiny fruits later.

• Pollination: Bees 🐝 are main pollinators — avoid harmful pesticides.

🍽️ Harvesting

• Ready in: 60–80 days from sowing.

• Best Stage: When fruits are 10–20 cm — tender & flavorful.

• Tip: Frequent picking encourages more fruits.

• Harvest Method: Cut with sharp scissors, leaving a small stem.

🌟 Special Features

• Common Names: Indian Summer Squash, Chappan Kaddu (Hindi)

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo

• Flower Color: Green 🌿

• Plant Height: 30–90 cm

FAQ

Does Summer squash grow well in pots?

Yes, Summer squash (Chappan Kaddu) can grow well in pots but make sure the size should be at least 18- 24 inches (wide and deep).

Why are my summer squash leaves turning yellow and dying?

Improper soil and deficiencies in manganese, sulfur or iron can causes yellowing and dying Summer squash (Chappan Kaddu) leaves.

Why are my Summer Squash plants producing flowers but no fruit?

In case of lack of pollination, Summer squash (Chappan Kaddu) plants do not produce fruit. To encourage natural pollination, you need to attract pollinators to the garden or hand-pollination also works.

Do Summer squash (Chappan Kaddu) plants come back every year?

No, Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu) is an annual plant as its natural lifecycle only lasts a season.

What can you not plant with summer squash?

Avoid planting Summer squash (Chappan Kaddu) with all other vining plants like cucumber, pumpkin, and winter melon.

Do Summer squash like full sun?

Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu) plants prefer full sunlight (6- 8 hours).

What are the signs of over-watering Summer Squash (Chappan Kaddu) plants?

Main sign of over-watered Summer squash plants are appearance of fungus, slow growth of plants, yellow leaves and fruits rot.

Should I water Summer squash every day?   

Summer squash (Chappan Kaddu) needs 2.5 cm of daily water and soil should moist but avoid over watering.

Why are my Summer squash seeds not germinating?

Summer squash (Chappan Kaddu) seeds will not germinate because of improper growing conditions like not getting enough sunlight, over watering or under-watering.