Cucurbita pepo 'Early Summer Crookneck'

Summer Squash

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Common Name: 

Summer Squash

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

35 cm

Maximum width: 

365 cm

Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Early Summer Crookneck') - Description

Meaty fruits with small crooknecks have bright yellow, bumpy skin. Delicious flavor and fine texture. Good for freezing. We searched the world to find the best organic seed - Burpee fully guarantees that not a drop of synthetic chemicals was used to make these excellent seeds. Certified Organic Seed

Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Early Summer Crookneck') - Blooming

Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.

Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Early Summer Crookneck') - Growth

Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.

Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Early Summer Crookneck') - Planting

Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).

Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Early Summer Crookneck') - Pest

Slugs, aphids, and beetles.

Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Early Summer Crookneck') - Interesting facts

The foliage is often prickly.

Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Early Summer Crookneck') - Soil and irrigation

Maintain even soil moisture.

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