Cucurbita, Summer Squash 'Early Yellow Crookneck' Organic Heirloom
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
Description
Early maturing bush-type summer squash with tasty firm-textured yellow fruits. Produces over an extended season. Enjoy baked, fried, steamed, grilled, pickled, raw or frozen.
Plant in full sun with rich soil for best growth. Start outside about two weeks after last frost when soil is completely warm. For transplants, start indoors about two weeks before last frost date. Feed monthly with side dressings of compost or an organic vegetable fertilizer. Pick fruits when about four to five inches long. Early blossoms are usually male and will not produce fruit.
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More Information
| Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Squash |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Spacing Between Rows | 60" |
| Spacing in Row | 24" |
| Planting Depth | 1" |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 |
| Days to Maturity | 50 |
| Manufacturer Number | 4064 |