{"product_id":"squash-summer-tatume-50-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Squash Summer Tatume 50 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eSquash Summer Tatume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heat-loving heirloom with vigorous, sprawling vines and tender, mild-flavored fruit. Give this summer squash room to grow, then harvest young fruit for quick skillet meals, grilling, roasting, or stuffing. A fresh picking can become a colorful squash, corn, and tomato supper side in minutes. Each packet contains 50 non-GMO heirloom seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 9\/26. WILL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose Squash Summer Tatume?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm-Weather Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e A heat-tolerant choice for gardeners seeking summer squash suited to warm growing conditions, provided plants receive adequate water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous Vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprawling growth makes Tatume a good fit for beds with room to spread or a sturdy support system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTender Young Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest while the skin is tender and the seeds are immature for mild flavor and easy preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use young squash in sautés, grilled dishes, roasting trays, and stuffed-squash meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom and Open-Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a traditional non-GMO variety. Saving true-to-type seed requires mature fruit and appropriate isolation from compatible squash varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after frost danger has passed and soil has warmed. Adjust planting dates to your local frost-free season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct light daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare fertile, well-drained soil with finished compost. Avoid sites that stay waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant about 1 inch deep and maintain even moisture during establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with 3–4 feet between plants and allow additional space for vines to spread beyond the planting spot. Do not treat Tatume as a compact bush squash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Let vines run across a roomy bed or train them onto a sturdy trellis. Guide vines gently and support heavier fruit if grown vertically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering and fruit development. Water at soil level and mulch around established plants without burying the crown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow soil-test recommendations. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can favor foliage over fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow pollinators access to open flowers. Early male flowers may appear before female flowers begin setting fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor regularly for squash vine borers, squash bugs, and leaf disease. Tatume should not be treated as pest-proof or disease-proof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick young fruit while the skin is easily pierced and the flesh is tender. Check vines frequently and cut stems rather than pulling fruit from the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions. Usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut young squash into even pieces and cook with onion, garlic, and other garden vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice into thick wedges, brush lightly with oil, and grill until tender with light char marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread pieces in a single layer and roast until tender and lightly browned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStuffed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollow larger tender fruit and bake with a cooked grain, vegetable, or protein filling until heated through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoups and Stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add pieces toward the end of cooking to soften without becoming mushy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Tatume Summer Squash Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive vigorous Tatume vines room to grow and enjoy tender summer squash in fresh garden meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested Fruit, Not Planting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food information applies to young squash harvested from the plants, not the contents of this seed packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical serving is 1 cup of chopped harvested squash; weight depends on preparation and piece size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety-Specific Values:\u003c\/strong\u003e A verified Tatume nutrient analysis and % Daily Value breakdown are not available in this listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation Matters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Added oils, sauces, cheese, and fillings change the nutritional content of the finished dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo variety-specific nutrient quantities are claimed. Nutrition varies with growing conditions, portion size, and preparation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth, harvest timing, yield, and flavor vary with climate and care. Heat tolerance does not eliminate water needs, and no pest or disease immunity is guaranteed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat, and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow as a warm-season annual where the frost-free period allows. Use local frost dates and soil temperatures to time planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTatume Squash, Corn, and Tomato Skillet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse tender harvested Tatume squash for this colorful vegetable side dish. The planting seeds in this packet are not recipe ingredients. Serves 4. Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: 15–18 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 1\/2 pounds young Tatume squash, washed and cut into 3\/4-inch pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 small onion, diced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 garlic cloves, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup diced fresh tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 teaspoon ground cumin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 teaspoon black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the squash and tomatoes under running water. Trim squash ends and remove any damaged areas. Use tender young squash; remove firm seeds if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring, until softened.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the squash, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the squash begins to soften.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the corn and tomatoes, then cook for another 5–6 minutes until the corn is hot and the squash is tender but not mushy. Add a splash of water if the pan becomes dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove from the heat and stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe warm with lime wedges, alongside beans, rice, or grilled dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eServing and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstitute parsley for cilantro if preferred. For a fuller meal, serve with cooked black beans and rice. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container, use within 3–4 days, and reheat to 165°F before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. 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