| Common Name | Squash |
|---|---|
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Top Category | Summer Squash |
| Flavor Profile | Slightly Sweet, Tender |
| Fruit Size | 6 - 7 lb. |
| Growing Conditions | Heat Tolerant, Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Vining |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | AAS Winner, Easy to Grow and Maintain |
| Plant Resistance | Squash Bugs |
| Plant Type | Summer |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
Early Prolific Straightneck
Squash
Starting at $2.30
1938 Heirloom Picked when young, 4-6″ fruits taper toward the stem end. Skin is a light glossy, butter yellow; flesh is creamy yellow. Resistant to squash bugs. AAS winner.
| Days to Maturity | 50 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 48" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2” |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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