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Yellow Crookneck Squash Early Summer

Squash

Cucurbita pepo 'Early Summer Crookneck'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–11
  • 50 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 36" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    An improved selection of the classic yellow crookneck that produces earlier harvests and more uniform fruits than traditional varieties. This prolific summer squash delivers the beloved buttery flavor and tender texture of heirloom crooknecks while offering better disease resistance and more consistent production. The distinctive curved neck and bumpy skin make it instantly recognizable and highly sought after by gardeners who appreciate traditional American vegetables.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after soil reaches 65°F, planting seeds 1 inch deep. Can succession plant every 2 weeks for continuous harvest.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 7-10.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, squash vine borers. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, downy mildew.