Early Summer Crookneck Squash
Squash 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 fruit when it's 4 to 8 inches long.
Plant Guide
1.5 G seeds per pack
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
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 53 Days
Growth Type: Summer
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: 3'/4'
Instructions: After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow a few seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When the plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting all but the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in the rows.
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.