Early Summer Golden Crookneck Squash Seed
Description
Incredibly prolific all summer long. Sunny yellow (sometimes orange-y) summer squash has a tender, slightly bumpy gourdlike skin and a buttery, nutty flavor. Not as watery when cooked as other yellow squash, so it’s great for casseroles. Bushy plants are very easy to grow and will provide more squash than you know what to do with. Great for beginning gardeners. Will tolerate a light frost. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.
- Days to germinate: 7-14
- Days to maturity: 50
- Start indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Sow ½” deep in sterile planting medium.
- Transplant spacing: 24-48”
- Sow outdoors after the last frost.
- Seed spacing: 24-48”
- Seed depth: 1”
- Produce size: 6”, with a curved neck
- Yield: Up to 25 lbs. per plant/per season, with continuous harvesting
- Mature plant height: 24-30”
- Suitable for container growing: Yes
- Year of discovery: Unknown, but dates back to native America, pre-Columbus.
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.
