25 Lebanese Cousa Squash Seeds – Heirloom Summer Vegetable

Lebanese Cousa Squash is a traditional heirloom summer squash prized for its pale green skin, tender white flesh, and mild, sweet flavor. Often harvested young, these compact, blocky fruits are a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, perfect for stuffing, grilling, sautéing, or enjoying fresh in salads. The plants are productive and well-suited to home gardens, raised beds, and container growing, offering a steady supply of versatile summer squash throughout the season.

Whether you are an experienced gardener or a beginner, Lebanese Cousa Squash is easy to grow and rewards you with abundant harvests. Its bush-like habit makes it a great choice for smaller spaces, and the fruits can be picked at various stages, from baby squash to full size, for different culinary uses.

Plant Features

• Heirloom summer squash variety
• Pale green skin with tender white flesh
• Mild, sweet flavor ideal for stuffing and grilling
• Productive plants with a compact growth habit
• Harvest young for baby squash or allow to mature

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Growth Habit: Bush
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-11 (grown as annual)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 2-3 feet
• Spacing: 24-36 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Lebanese Cousa Squash seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, when soil temperatures have warmed to at least 70°F (21°C). Plant seeds about 1 inch deep in groups of 2-3 seeds, spacing groups 24-36 inches apart. Once seedlings are established, thin to the strongest plant per group. For earlier harvests, start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost in biodegradable pots to minimize root disturbance.

Provide consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruiting, and mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly at planting and again when plants begin to bloom. Harvest fruits when they are 4-6 inches long for best flavor and texture; regular harvesting encourages continued production. Monitor for common pests like squash bugs and cucumber beetles, and practice crop rotation to reduce disease pressure.

What's Included

25 Lebanese Cousa Squash seeds.