Organic Squash Seeds, Early Prolific Straightneck

Cucurbita pepo

$2.79

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Organic Squash Seeds, Early Prolific Straightneck

Cucurbita pepo

$2.79

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Product Information

This Organic Early Prolific Straightneck Squash is an All-America Selections winning summer squash variety.

This exceptionally productive summer squash bears fruits that can be eaten when 4"-12" long and are high in vitamin A. The flesh of this squash is also tender and very delicious.

Sku: 1465

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

7-10 Days

Days to
Maturity:

50 Days

Best
Container Size:

12"+

Key Features

Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo

Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 35

Flavor: Mild with a slight nutty flavor and a buttery hint when cooked.

Preparation Ideas: Slice this variety thinly and layer into a lasagna.

Plant Type: Vegetable

Fill Weight (grams): 4.25

Growth Type: Summer

Instructions

After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow a few Organic Early Prolific Straightneck 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 Prolific Straightneck Squash seeds roughly 4' apart in 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.