{"product_id":"tatume-squash-seeds-cucurbita-pepo-calabacita-mexican-round-zucchini-isla-s-garden-seeds","title":"Tatume Squash Seeds (Cucurbita pepo) – Calabacita, Mexican Round Zucchini | Isla’s Garden Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eTatume squash seeds from Isla’s Garden Seeds offer a rare blend of versatility and heritage. This Cucurbita pepo open-pollinated heirloom, commonly called calabacita in Mexican kitchens, yields fruit that can serve as a zucchini-like summer treat or mature into a golden-yellow winter squash. Plant once and enjoy options that adapt to your preferences and season.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSeasonal versatility at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith Tatume, you have a single plant that can feed different meals across the year. Harvest the young green fruits for fresh, light meals, or let the vines mature to a deeper color and richer flavor for baking and hearty dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌱 Fast start: germination typically occurs in 5–10 days indoors, with 130 frost-free days to mature outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ Flexible harvests: pick small 4–6 inch fruits for summer zucchini-style use, or allow full maturity for a golden-yellow winter squash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eGrowing and care essentials\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for home gardens, Tatume adapts to a wide range of conditions thanks to its open-pollinated heirloom lineage and warm-season nature. Space and soil guidance from experienced growers helps maximize yields and plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💦 Plant in very rich soil, 8–10 feet apart in rows 10–12 feet apart, or in tiny hills of two plants 8–10 feet apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🪴 Direct sow when soil is at least 70°F; plant seeds 1\/2 inch deep and thin to proper spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHarvest timing and variety details\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eTatume is a hardy variety native to Mexico, capable of producing in multiple USDA zones (3–12). It is an open-pollinated, heirloom cultivar in the Cucurbita pepo family, allowing gardeners to save seeds for future seasons. Harvest window and size guide help you plan meals and storage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📅 Harvest at 45 days for young fruits or wait until the rind hardens and turns yellow for winter squash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌎 Suitable for garden beds and seed-saving storage, reinforcing a practical approach to home gardening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eCommunity and inspiration\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eShare your Tatume journey—photos of thriving vines and harvests help others imagine their own garden successes. Isla’s Garden Seeds invites you to join a community that values heritage varieties and resilient growing practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is Tatume squash suitable for both summer and winter harvests?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Pick young green fruits for zucchini-like use, or allow the fruits to mature on the vine into a golden-yellow winter squash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What are the growing timelines and space requirements for Tatume squash?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Germination in 5–10 days indoors; 130 frost-free days to mature; space 8–10 feet between plants in rows 10–12 feet apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Isla's garden seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43988279689350,"sku":"B077H313DL","price":9.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/1602\/5478\/files\/islas-garden-seeds-tatume-squash-seed-packet.jpg?v=1778844174","url":"https:\/\/patiozora.com\/products\/tatume-squash-seeds-cucurbita-pepo-calabacita-mexican-round-zucchini-isla-s-garden-seeds","provider":"PatioZora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}