• Early Summer Crookneck Squash seeds – heirloom, bush-type summer squash with buttery flavor. High-yielding and fast-growing for small gardens.
  • heirloom seed packet for Early Summer Crookneck Squash. Includes planting instructions, spacing guide, days to harvest, sunlight requirements, and harvest tips. Text is formatted for easy reading and includes a growing chart with seed depth, spacing, and seed-to-harvest timeframe.
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Early Summer Crookneck Squash Seeds

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Early Summer Crookneck (or Crooked Neck) Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a classic heirloom variety prized for its bright yellow, curved neck and bumpy, tender skin. Known for its buttery, mildly sweet flavor and firm texture, this prolific summer squash is perfect for steaming, sautéing, baking, and grilling. The bushy plants are highly productive, yielding an abundance of curved, club-shaped fruits throughout the summer. Harvest when young and tender for the best flavor and texture.

Approximately 50 Seeds Per Pack
Type: Open-pollinated, Warm Season
USDA Zones: 3–10
Days to Germinate: 7–14 days
Days to Maturity: 50–60 days
Plant Height: 18–24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Rich, Well-draining, Moist
Flavor: Mild, buttery, slightly sweet
Use: Steaming, sautéing, baking, grilling

Uses

Early Summer Crookneck Squash is versatile and flavorful:

  • Steamed: Retains its tender texture and mild flavor.
  • Sautéed: Perfect with garlic and herbs for a quick side dish.
  • Baked: Adds a subtle sweetness to casseroles and gratins.
  • Grilled: The curved shape and firm flesh hold up well on the grill.

Growing Instructions

Direct-sow Early Summer Crookneck Squash seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed to at least 70°F. Sow seeds 1 inch deep, spaced 18–24 inches apart in rows 36–48 inches apart. Squash thrives in full sun and rich, well-draining soil. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during fruit production, and mulch to help retain moisture. Harvest when the fruits are 4–6 inches long for the best flavor and texture. Frequent picking encourages continued production throughout the summer.

    Early Summer Crookneck Squash seeds – heirloom, bush-type summer squash with buttery flavor. High-yielding and fast-growing for small gardens.
    heirloom seed packet for Early Summer Crookneck Squash. Includes planting instructions, spacing guide, days to harvest, sunlight requirements, and harvest tips. Text is formatted for easy reading and includes a growing chart with seed depth, spacing, and seed-to-harvest timeframe.

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