ASTIA

Cucurbita pepo 38 days. Kick off zucchini season early with this gorgeous, deep green squash. Eager to produce, it wastes no time bearing fruit that are best picked at 6–7 inches long. While other squash are greedy with space, Astia maintains a compact 30 inches across, so it’s well suited for containers and smaller gardens. With an open habit, spotting the fruit is easy for quick harvest. Unrivaled powdery mildew resistance means the plants stay healthy and productive late into the season. That, coupled with its early ripening, gives you a maximized harvest window. PM.