Cucurbita pepo.
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.
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Latin Name: Cucurbita pepo
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Days to Maturity: 50-60
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Days to Germination: 4-14
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Seeding Depth: 1"
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Plant Spacing: 36-48"
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Row Spacing: 36-48"
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Plant Height: 18-36"
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Growth Habit: Leafy branching mound
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Soil Preference: Medium moist, organic, fertile, well-drained
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Temperature Preference: 60-85 °F
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Light Preference: Full sun
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Crookneck Summer Squash Color: Bright golden yellow fruits
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Crookneck Summer Squash Flavor: Mildly sweet and buttery
