Ornamental Gourds & Squash Mix - Zucchetta Ornamentale in Assortimento. A pretty assortment. Annual. Direct seeding recommended. Squash are difficult to transplant and will do poorly if their roots are disturbed. Plant five or so seeds in hills spaced 3 feet apart after the last frost date when the soil has warmed up. Set seeds 1/2 -1 inch deep. Thin to three plants per hill. Prefers full sun. 55-65 days. Approximately 40 seeds.