{"id":10006829384,"title":"Squash Seeds - Summer - Crookneck","handle":"squash-summer-crookneck-seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e50-60 days. Crookneck Summer Squash Seeds. \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e. Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. Non-GMO Summer Crookneck squash is ready in about 58 days. The flesh of this squash is bumpy and yellow. The fruit is best harvested when it is 5-6\" long. Known as an excellent eating squash, the Crookneck is buttery and sweet. Squash does have crookneck and offers a continuous yield on the vine. This is a delicious yellow squash variety for your garden. ~400 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Crookneck Summer Squash Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafy branching mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium moist, organic, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-85 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrookneck Summer Squash Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright golden yellow fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrookneck Summer Squash Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly sweet and buttery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor regularly for disease-carry pests such as squash bugs, squash borers, and cucumber beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Crookneck Summer Squash from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer squash thrives from frequent harvests and, if left unattended for even a day or two, will surprise with huge fruit. Summer squash seeds are a full sun staple able to be sown directly after final spring frost but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 3-4 weeks prior. Plant 2-3 squash seeds 1\" deep per cell, 4-6\" apart in organic, moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether transplanting or sowing direct, plant summer squash seeds on 6-8” tall mounds of soil to accommodate heavy vegetation. Seeds germinate in 4-14 days, thinning out best starts and indoors transplants to 24-36\" apart per mound. Summer squash benefits from a top layer of mulch to help cool soil and roots. Fertilize after the first set of blooms appear and again during fruiting stage. Squash becomes starchy and less flavorful when 18-24” long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrookneck Summer Squash in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer squash boasts one of the most productive, reliable, and fastest growing crops available in the summer. Whether zucchini, crookneck, cousa, or Mexican squash, once these sun-loving squashes start fruiting, they’ll continue producing non-stop all the way until the frost. Summer squash thrives from frequent harvests and, if left unattended for even a day or two, is notorious for spitting out unexpected 18-24” monsters when you weren’t looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Summer Crookneck is a bush type plant produces copious yields of buttery-yellow squash with narrow curved neck. This squash is very tender and full of flavor. Golden summer turns deeper yellow as it matures. Best harvested when 8\" long. Keep them picked and they will just keep coming. Extremely easy to grow. Golden Summer Crookneck is one of the earliest producing crookneck squash on the market that just keeps producing all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Crookneck Summer Squash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer squash is one of the fastest, most productive crops in the garden and, with frequent harvests, will continue to produce all the way until the frost. Most varieties are ready to harvest 50-60 days from sowing or ideally when 6-8” long. Summer squash will quickly reach a starchy and less flavorful 18-24” long if not harvested promptly. Using shears or a knife, carefully clip off fruits at the stem. Do not harvest young and tender squash by twisting or pulling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquash will be ready to harvest in 58 days, and you can harvest every couple of days. Harvest yellow squash when it measures 5-6\". If you are harvesting squash blossoms, harvest in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Crookneck Summer Squash Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e. (50-60 Days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow Crookneck summer squash is so versatile in the kitchen. This is a good thing because this plant is a producer. You can grate yellow squash and add to fritters and quick-breads. You peel into thin slices and use them as a pasta substitute. This quash variety is a very quick-cooking slice or diced and put into a stir fry as well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1937 Mc Fayden Seed Co. says...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Of dwarf bushy habit; very productive; bears early and continues through the summer; of rich, golden yellow color, thickly warted and of excellent quality.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1938 Abercrombie Seed Co. says...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Most widely used Summer Squash; deep orange colour and a grand slicer.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are so many health benefits that squash provides the body. Summer Crookneck squash gets its yellow color from carotenoids. Carotenoids provide antioxidants that have some disease-busing powers. Lutein in squash helps prevent plaque from building up in arteries. Finally, the fiber in squash can aid in digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCrookneck Summer Squash Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 g - Packet - Approx 100 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Wholesale - Approx 400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Wholesale - Approx 1,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk - Approx 6,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Bulk - Approx 32,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Bulk - Approx 160,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Crookneck Summer Squash seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/0zqektaqxl55lidk-20162681.shopifypreview.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-29T15:49:23-06:00","created_at":"2017-06-29T15:49:26-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","type":"Vegetable Seeds","tags":["50-59 Days","Annual","Full Sun","Heirloom","Heirloom_web","Non-GMO","Open Pollinated","Packet","Seeds","Squash","Summer","veg_squash","Vegetable","Warmer","Yellow","Zone 10","Zone 3","Zone 4","Zone 5","Zone 6","Zone 7","Zone 8","Zone 9"],"price":249,"price_min":249,"price_max":22863,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":39110795400,"title":"7g Pkg (3x4)","option1":"7g Pkg (3x4)","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"18669","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":5446951534707,"product_id":10006829384,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-10-19T15:51:25-06:00","updated_at":"2020-10-30T15:35:25-06:00","alt":"Squash Summer Crookneck Seed","width":700,"height":700,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/squash-summer-crookneck-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1604093725","variant_ids":[39110795144,39110795208,39110795272,39110795336,39110795400,31977538355315]},"available":true,"name":"Squash Seeds - 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Crookneck Summer Squash Seeds. \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e. Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. Non-GMO Summer Crookneck squash is ready in about 58 days. The flesh of this squash is bumpy and yellow. The fruit is best harvested when it is 5-6\" long. Known as an excellent eating squash, the Crookneck is buttery and sweet. Squash does have crookneck and offers a continuous yield on the vine. This is a delicious yellow squash variety for your garden. ~400 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Non-GMO Crookneck Summer Squash Vegetable Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual 3-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36-48\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-36\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafy branching mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium moist, organic, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-85 °F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrookneck Summer Squash Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright golden yellow fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrookneck Summer Squash Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly sweet and buttery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor regularly for disease-carry pests such as squash bugs, squash borers, and cucumber beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow Crookneck Summer Squash from Seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer squash thrives from frequent harvests and, if left unattended for even a day or two, will surprise with huge fruit. Summer squash seeds are a full sun staple able to be sown directly after final spring frost but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 3-4 weeks prior. Plant 2-3 squash seeds 1\" deep per cell, 4-6\" apart in organic, moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.0.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether transplanting or sowing direct, plant summer squash seeds on 6-8” tall mounds of soil to accommodate heavy vegetation. Seeds germinate in 4-14 days, thinning out best starts and indoors transplants to 24-36\" apart per mound. Summer squash benefits from a top layer of mulch to help cool soil and roots. Fertilize after the first set of blooms appear and again during fruiting stage. Squash becomes starchy and less flavorful when 18-24” long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrookneck Summer Squash in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer squash boasts one of the most productive, reliable, and fastest growing crops available in the summer. Whether zucchini, crookneck, cousa, or Mexican squash, once these sun-loving squashes start fruiting, they’ll continue producing non-stop all the way until the frost. Summer squash thrives from frequent harvests and, if left unattended for even a day or two, is notorious for spitting out unexpected 18-24” monsters when you weren’t looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Summer Crookneck is a bush type plant produces copious yields of buttery-yellow squash with narrow curved neck. This squash is very tender and full of flavor. Golden summer turns deeper yellow as it matures. Best harvested when 8\" long. Keep them picked and they will just keep coming. Extremely easy to grow. Golden Summer Crookneck is one of the earliest producing crookneck squash on the market that just keeps producing all summer long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Crookneck Summer Squash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer squash is one of the fastest, most productive crops in the garden and, with frequent harvests, will continue to produce all the way until the frost. Most varieties are ready to harvest 50-60 days from sowing or ideally when 6-8” long. Summer squash will quickly reach a starchy and less flavorful 18-24” long if not harvested promptly. Using shears or a knife, carefully clip off fruits at the stem. Do not harvest young and tender squash by twisting or pulling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquash will be ready to harvest in 58 days, and you can harvest every couple of days. Harvest yellow squash when it measures 5-6\". If you are harvesting squash blossoms, harvest in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Crookneck Summer Squash Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e. (50-60 Days)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow Crookneck summer squash is so versatile in the kitchen. This is a good thing because this plant is a producer. You can grate yellow squash and add to fritters and quick-breads. You peel into thin slices and use them as a pasta substitute. This quash variety is a very quick-cooking slice or diced and put into a stir fry as well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1937 Mc Fayden Seed Co. says...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Of dwarf bushy habit; very productive; bears early and continues through the summer; of rich, golden yellow color, thickly warted and of excellent quality.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1938 Abercrombie Seed Co. says...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Most widely used Summer Squash; deep orange colour and a grand slicer.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are so many health benefits that squash provides the body. Summer Crookneck squash gets its yellow color from carotenoids. Carotenoids provide antioxidants that have some disease-busing powers. Lutein in squash helps prevent plaque from building up in arteries. Finally, the fiber in squash can aid in digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCrookneck Summer Squash Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 g - Packet - Approx 100 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Wholesale - Approx 400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Wholesale - Approx 1,600 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk - Approx 6,400 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Bulk - Approx 32,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Bulk - Approx 160,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Crookneck Summer Squash seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/0zqektaqxl55lidk-20162681.shopifypreview.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e"}