Organic Squash Seeds, Yellow Summer Crookneck

Cucurbita pepo

€2.79

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Organic Squash Seeds, Yellow Summer Crookneck

Cucurbita pepo

€2.79

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Product Information

Organic Early Summer Crookneck is a popular yellow squash variety.

It has firm, tender, pale cream flesh and is high in vitamin A. For best flavor, eat young squash when it measures 4"-8" in length. Summer squash.

Sku: 1408

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

7-10 Days

Days to
Maturity:

53 Days

Key Features

Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo

Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 45

Flavor: Mild and buttery with a hint of nutty flavor.

Preparation Ideas: Roast with lemon and olive oil for a delightful dish.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Fill Weight (grams): 5

Growth Type: Summer

Instructions

After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow a few Organic Early Summer Yellow Crookneck Squash seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9"-12" tall and 2' across. When the plants are 3" tall, thin by cutting all but the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in the rows.

Planting Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: Sow your Organic Early Summer Yellow Crookneck Squash seeds roughly 4' apart in rows, keeping each row approximately 3' apart.

Suggestions

Pick summer squash early and often. Not picking will stop the production of the plants. Ready to harvest just after blossom falls from fruit and fruit can be easily dented with a thumbnail.