{"product_id":"cue-ball-squash","title":"Cue Ball Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCue Ball Squash is a unique \u003cstrong\u003eround summer squash\u003c\/strong\u003e with smooth, bright white skin resembling a billiard cue ball. It has tender, mild-flavored flesh and is excellent for \u003cstrong\u003estuffing, grilling, roasting, steaming, and fresh cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e. The compact bush plants are productive and ideal for \u003cstrong\u003ehome gardens, raised beds, and large containers\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the Gulf region, Cue Ball Squash performs best during the cool growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember to November\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA second planting can be made in \u003cstrong\u003elate January to February\u003c\/strong\u003e in frost-free Gulf areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid planting during the hottest summer months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo soaking is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: Soak seeds in \u003cstrong\u003elukewarm water (25–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003e4–6 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage faster germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cold stratification is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10% Perlite or coarse sand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6.0–7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing Method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow seeds directly into the garden or large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant seeds \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow \u003cstrong\u003e2 seeds per hole\u003c\/strong\u003e, then thin to the strongest seedling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid transplanting whenever possible, as squash dislikes root disturbance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperature \u0026amp; 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