Early Prolific Sraightneck Squash

Early Prolific Straightneck Squash Seeds (50)

South GA Seed Company
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1263
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Description

The Early Prolific Straightneck Squash, belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, is a well liked summer squash type recognized for its prompt maturation and abundant produce. This squash features a straight, slim neck and a smooth, yellow skin, reaching maturity in just 50 days, making it ideal for gardeners looking for quick yields.

This squash is versatile in cooking, suitable for various dishes like stir-fries, casseroles, and salads. Its gentle taste and tender texture are favored by both home cooks and chefs. Moreover, the Early Prolific Straightneck Squash can be grilled, roasted, or sautéed, offering a wide range of culinary possibilities.

Growing this squash is relatively simple. It thrives in well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 6.8, requiring full sun exposure for optimal growth. Plant seeds directly in the garden after the last frost or start them indoors 2-4 weeks before transplanting outside. Regular watering is crucial, but be cautious not to wet the leaves to prevent mildew. Maintaining consistent soil moisture levels will ensure healthy plants and a plentiful harvest. (C. Pepo)

  • QTY. 50
  • Seed Planting Depth: 1 to 1.5"
  • Germination Temperature: 70-85
  • Days to Germination: 3-10
  • 100' yeild: 100 lbs
  • Row Spacing: 48"
  • Plant Spacing: 24"-36"
  • Sun: Full

 How to Save Seeds

Pumpkins are actually from the squash family. So they will cross will different types of squash. There are 4 groups of commonly grown varieties of squash. Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita Maxima, Cucurbita moschata, Cucurbita mixta. With this in mind any variety from the same species or in other terms with the same last name of the 4 species listed above will cross and must be separated 500ft. For instance you can't grow two pepo varieties together or they will cross. Side note: Be sure to check what type of squash you have in order to determine cross pollination chances. Squash and pumpkins can be seed harvested the same way. Let them stay on the vine until fall and then cut off the vine let sit for a week and then cut them open scoop out flesh and place in water. Wash seeds and place them on a screen rack for drying or paper. Turn often so they are able to fully dry a week or so and then properly them store accordingly.