Cucurbita pepo
Cucurbita pepo
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Yellow Crookneck is a nutrient-rich addition to any garden.
It has firm, tender, pale cream flesh and is high in vitamin A.
These yellow squash seeds provide an excellent source of antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins, making it a great choice for those looking to boost their nutrition and add a unique flavor to their harvest. For optimal taste, harvest when the squash is between four to eight inches in length for maximum quality.
Full Sun
7 - 10 Days
53 Days
12"+
12 - 36"
Moist (2 in / week)
Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo
Fill Weight (grams): 3
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
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Approximate Seed Count: 15 - 30
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Summer
Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
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.
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
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.
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