(C. Pepo) A variety that needs little introduction, Yellow Crookneck has been in the commercial seed trade in the US for nearly 200 years and likely predates that by quite a bit. When we grew for fresh market, we’d display all our summer squashes mixed together and, without fail, someone would come along early on and, with a wink, dig through the pile and clean us out of the crooknecks. They have an unsurpassed creamy texture and buttery flavor, and plenty of people know it! Big plants come on a little later than the zukes but sustain over a long period. At their best under 6”, before they get warty and turn from lemon yellow to gold. A defining food of summer they should find a home in everyone’s garden.
60 days. GL

Packet: 25 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 3-4 weeks before your last frost date. Keep soil moist before emergence, growing at 70F.

Transplant out 1-3 weeks after your last frost date when the soil has sufficiently warmed.

Direct sow 2-3 weeks after the last frost when soil is 70F+.

Note: Even, deep watering keeps these plants thriving.

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/2"-1"

SPACING:

18-24" at 5' between rows.

EMERGENCE:

3-7 days @ soil temp 65-85F

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Medium. Prefers well-drained, evenly moist, and well-balanced fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Be gentle while transplanting to keep the root system undisturbed.

Row cover may be used to provide extra warmth, possible earlier fruit set, and prevent cucumber beetle damage. Remove as plants begin to flower.

Plant every 2-3 weeks for production.

Harvest regularly to prolong fruiting and maximize yields.

Summer Squash, 'Yellow Crookneck'