Cucurbita pepo.
Early Prolific Staightneck Summer Squash is ready to harvest from the vine after 52 days. Early Prolific debuted as the 1938 AAS Vegetable Winner for uniform yellow squash best harvested when 7" long. This is a very popular heirloom variety due to its buttery, nutty flavor, and tireless production. Plus, it’s both early and prolific.
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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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Early Prolific Straighneck Color: Bright golden yellow fruits
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Early Prolific Straighneck Flavor: Mildly sweet and buttery
