Squash Lemon Sun F1 Seed
Best choice for home gardeners seeking quick, high-yielding summer squash harvests.
Cultivate a vibrant garden with the Lemon Sun F1 Seed, a high-yielding patty pan squash variety. This annual vegetable produces vigorous bush plants that yield sweet, tender yellow squash with a uniform, scalloped shape. Harvest when fruits are about 4 inches wide for optimal flavor. It also sets numerous male flowers, making it excellent for harvesting squash blossoms. This variety offers a reliable harvest for fresh eating or culinary uses, ready in approximately 45 days.
$6.62
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Category Rank
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-38%
Below average
Maturation Days
45
/ Days
Who it's for
- Gardeners prioritizing consistent, high-volume harvests
- Market growers and home cooks seeking visually striking produce
- Impatient growers wanting a quick, season-long supply
Who should skip it
- Homesteaders aiming to save seeds for future seasons
- Urban gardeners with limited square footage
- Beginners unprepared for active pest management
Performance breakdown
Yield Efficiency
High-yielding bush habit ensures a consistent supply of patty pan squash.
Harvest Speed
Rapid 45-day maturation cycle allows for quick turnaround in the garden.
Culinary Versatility
Dual-purpose production excels for both tender fruit and edible blossoms.
Growth Predictability
F1 hybrid genetics provide uniform shape and reliable plant performance.
Space Requirements
Requires significant garden footprint due to wide row spacing needs.
Ease of Germination
Standard soil temperature requirements make for straightforward and predictable sprouting.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
45 Days
Soil Temperature
70-75°F
Germination Days
6-12 Days
Seeding Depth
0.75-1.0"
Planting Method
Direct Sow
Spacing in Row
24-36"
Spacing Between Rows
3-5'
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Features
- High-yielding patty pan squash
- Sweet and tender yellow fruit
- Uniform, bright yellow color
- Excellent for harvesting blossoms
- Ready in about 45 days
- Vigorous bush plant habit
- Best harvested when small
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the Harris Seeds Squash Lemon Sun F1 for its exceptional reliability and prolific yield. Reviewers consistently report near perfect germination and a massive harvest of bright, attractive, lemon yellow squash throughout the season. The manageable semi bush habit is a significant advantage for various garden sizes. Flavor receives high marks, described as sweet, tender, and nutty when picked young. While the initial seed cost is higher, the superior disease resistance and abundant productivity easily justify the investment. This F1 hybrid is celebrated as a dependable, high quality producer that consistently delivers outstanding results.
Know before you buy
For the best flavor and texture, harvest these squash when they are approximately 4 inches wide. Picking them at this stage ensures the fruit remains tender and sweet.
No, this variety is not recommended for containers. The plants have a vigorous bush habit that requires the space provided by direct soil planting.
You can expect to start harvesting your squash in approximately 45 days after planting. Germination typically takes between 6 and 12 days.
Yes, this variety is an excellent choice for squash blossoms. It sets a high number of male flowers, which are the ones typically used for culinary preparations.
These seeds thrive in full sun and require a soil temperature between 70-75°F for optimal germination. Plant them at a depth of 0.75 to 1.0 inch.
To allow for the vigorous growth of the bush plants, space them 24 to 36 inches apart within the row, with 3 to 5 feet between each row.
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