Early Straightneck Summer Squash Seeds (Organic)

Early Straightneck Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a 1938 All-America Selections heirloom with uniform, lemon-yellow, lightly warted club-shaped fruits. Its firm, fine-grained flesh is excellent quality and best harvested at 4 to 7" long, a longtime favorite in Northern gardens.

At a glance

• Variety: Early Straightneck summer squash (Cucurbita pepo)
• Type: Tender annual, heirloom, organic
• Days to maturity: 42-56 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing after thinning: 12" to 18"
• Planting depth: 1/2" to 1"
• Germination: 6-10 days
• Height at maturity: 12"
• Approx. seeds per pack: 25 (1,349 per 1/4 lb bulk)

Best for

• Summer vegetable gardens
• Short-season and Northern climates
• Early, continuous harvests
• Gardeners of all skill levels
• Sauteing, grilling, and baking

How to grow

Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost, or sow directly once soil reaches at least 70°F (ideal 70 to 95°F), 1/2" to 1" deep in rich soil with deep, even water. Germination takes 6-10 days. Thin to 12" to 18" apart and use row covers against frost and insects. Pick fruit at 4 to 7" for the best flavor and steady production.

Flavor profile

Mild and buttery with firm, fine-grained flesh. Enjoy sauteed, grilled, baked, or fresh.

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