Early Crookneck | Open-Pollinated, Garden-Fresh, Non-GMO Classic Summer Squash Seeds

Early summer crookneck squash is a prolific, fast-growing heirloom bush variety that produces buttery-yellow, curved fruits with bumpy skin. Pick fruits when they are young and tender, about 4 to 6 inches long, skin is still tender enough to dent with your fingernail. Harvest frequently; leaving oversized squash on the vine will signal the plant to stop producing new fruit. Enjoy them fried, steamed, sautéed, grilled, or baked.

Germination: 4–10 days

Maturity: 45–50 days after Transplanting

Genus: Cucurbita pepo

Quantity: 25 Premium Heirloom Seeds

Appearance: Bright golden-yellow squash with a distinctive curved neck and lightly bumpy skin; best harvested at 4–6 inches long.

Flavor & Uses: Tender, mildly sweet, and buttery; excellent fried, steamed, sautéed, grilled, baked, or added to casseroles and soups.

Growth Habit: Productive bush-type plants typically grow about 2 feet tall and spread 3–4 feet wide.

Growing Notes: Start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting, or direct-sow after frost in warm soil. Plant 1 inch deep in full sun and rich, well-draining soil. Harden off seedlings, space 3–4 feet apart, and water at the base to keep soil evenly moist.

Harvest Note: Pick squash when the fruit is young and tender, ideally 4–6 inches long. Harvest frequently to encourage continued production and prevent oversized fruit.

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