The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Cucurbita pepo. Classic heirloom, easy-to-grow yellow crookneck squash is great steamed, fried, baked, grilled. Anyway you like it! Harvest young and often for a continuous supply of this tasty squash.[1] [2]
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
Planting Season
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun | well drained, fertile soils with a pH between 6.0–7.5 | consistent watering; avoid getting foliage wet |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 12-24" | 50 |
- Additional instructions: Practice 3 year crop rotations among all Cucurbit family crops (cucumbers, melons and squash) for pest management. Encourage bees for best pollination, otherwise hand pollination is suggested.[2] [4]
- Harvesting instructions: Harvest when fruit is 6–8 inches long by cutting from the plant with a knife. Pick frequently and remove all oversized fruit to encourage additional fruit production.[2]
Common Diseases and Pests
- Pests: cucumber beetle, aphids, Squash Vine Borers
- Disease: Powdery mildew, Downy Mildew, Alternaria Blight, and Angular Leaf Spot
Useful Resources
- https://www.redwoodseeds.net/collections/types?q=Squash (seed source)
- https://www.seedsofchange.com/seeds/vegetables/organic-yellow-crookneck-squash-seeds (seed source)
- http://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/garden-help/vegetables/vegetable-planting-chart/
- http://mgsantaclara.ucanr.edu/garden-help/vegetables/summer-squash/
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