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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil

Native to: Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

Introduced to: Alabama, Albania, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Arkansas, Assam, Azores, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil South, Burkina, California, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Caroline Is., Cayman Is., China South-Central, China Southeast, Connecticut, Cook Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, East Himalaya, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Gilbert Is., Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Illinois, India, Italy, Kansas, Kazakhstan, Kentucky, Korea, Louisiana, Marianas, Marshall Is., Massachusetts, Michigan, Nauru, Nevada, New Caledonia, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Nigeria, North Carolina, Norway, Ohio, Oman, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Québec, Romania, Sierra Leone, South Carolina, St.Helena, Sweden, Tadzhikistan, Tennessee, Texas, Tokelau-Manihiki, Trinidad-Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Utah, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Vermont, Vietnam, Virginia, Wake I., West Himalaya, Zaïre

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***Cucurbita pepo 'Golden Summer Crookneck'* *Cucurbita pepo***

'Golden Summer Crookneck'

Golden Summer Crookneck Squash

In Stock: 2.593 lb (Total:2.593lb)

Cucurbita pepo Golden Summer Crookneck

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Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

5,049

Quantity:

2.59 lb

Collected in:

Oregon

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835700

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil

Native to: Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

Native

Introduced

Discover the vibrant charm of Cucurbita pepo 'Golden Summer Crookneck,' an heirloom variety that stands as a staple in summer gardens. This delightful squash is renowned for its distinctive shape, featuring a gracefully curved neck and a generously swollen body, complemented by its bright golden yellow hue. Its creamy white flesh offers a mild, nutty, and buttery flavor with a fine, buttery texture, making it a versatile favorite in culinary creations such as frying and sautéing. Golden Summer Crookneck Squash thrives with attentive care—sow seeds 1 inch deep and 24 inches apart, ensuring consistent, deep watering while avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent disease. The plant rewards gardeners with a continuous yield of small, tasty squashes when harvested young. For the best taste and texture, pick them before they exceed 6-8 inches in length; otherwise, they should be composted at 10-12 inches. Embrace this garden classic and enjoy a bountiful, delicious harvest all season long.