Crookneck Summer Squash Seeds For Planting (Cucurbita pepo)
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Crookneck summer squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a vibrant yellow vegetable with a smooth, tender skin and a distinctive curved neck. Its mild, buttery flavor and firm, creamy flesh make it ideal for grilling, sautéing, or adding to soups and stir-fries. Rich in vitamins A and C, this versatile squash brings a pop of color and subtle sweetness to any dish.
Seed Count
30 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Organic
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Consider starting your summer squash seeds in biodegradable pots to ease transplanting and encourage robust root growth. You might want to enrich the soil with compost and ensure consistent moisture to pamper those seedlings into vigorous plants. For thriving squash, try pinching off early flowers to boost plant strength and support a bountiful harvest.
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 5” to 6” long fruits.
SEASON
Annual crop
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Cucurbita pepo
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to germinate and grow.
HARVEST
50 to 55 Days
