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Yellow Crookneck Summer Squash
SquashCucurbita pepo var. torticollia
- Full sun
- Zones 3–11
- 50 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 36" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7.5
Overview
A prolific summer favorite that embodies the abundance of warm-weather gardening with its curved neck and bumpy, golden skin. This fast-growing bush variety produces tender, mild-flavored squash continuously throughout the season when harvested young. Its distinctive shape and reliable production have made it a garden staple for generations.
Planting
Direct sow after all danger of frost and soil reaches 65°F. Plant seeds 1 inch deep. Successive plantings every 2-3 weeks.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 36" apart. Germination: 5-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, squash vine borers, aphids. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, mosaic virus.