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Early Prolific Straightneck Summer Squash Seeds For Planting (Cucurbita pepo)

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ALL ABOUT THIS SQUASH

Straightneck summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a vibrant, warm-season vegetable known for its smooth, bright yellow skin and tender, creamy flesh. With a mild, slightly sweet flavor, it’s perfect for grilling, sautéing, or adding fresh to salads. Harvested young, its compact, elongated shape offers versatility in the kitchen and a crisp texture that shines in both simple and complex dishes.

SEED COUNT

30 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES
ALL ABOUT THIS SQUASH

SEED COUNT

30 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

HEIRLOOM

YES

Straightneck summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a vibrant, warm-season vegetable known for its smooth, bright yellow skin and tender, creamy flesh. With a mild, slightly sweet flavor, it’s perfect for grilling, sautéing, or adding fresh to salads. Harvested young, its compact, elongated shape offers versatility in the kitchen and a crisp texture that shines in both simple and complex dishes.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

SEED PREP

Can soak the seed, but it's not required.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/2” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich & fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Heavy feeders, water at the roots.

GERMINATION

7 to 14 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of 1' to 2' tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 2’ to 3' wide.

PLANT SPACING

Sow 2 to 3 seeds per hill.

ROW SPACING

Space 3’ to 4’ apart.

CROP SIZE

Produces 6” to 10” long fruits.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Cucurbita pepo

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to germinate and grow.

HARVEST

50 to 55 Days

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP

PREPERATION

Can soak the seed, but it's not required.

SOWING DEPTH

Sow the seed 1/2” under.

LIGHT PREFERENCE

Prefers an area of full sunlight.

SOIL CONDITIONS

Prefers a rich & fertile soil.

MOISTURE NEEDS

Heavy feeders, water at the roots.

GERMINATION

7 to 14 days.

PLANT HEIGHT

Grows to a height of 1' to 2' tall.

PLANT WIDTH

Spreads about 2’ to 3' wide.

PLANT SPACING

Sow 2 to 3 seeds per hill.

ROW SPACING

Space 3’ to 4’ apart.

CROP SIZE

Produces 6” to 10” long fruits.

SEASON

Annual crop

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Cucurbita pepo

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Very easy to germinate and grow.

HARVEST

50 to 55 Days

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?