| Common Name | Squash Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Latin Name | Cucurbita pepo |
| 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 Spread | 24" - 48" |
| Plant Type | Summer |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 10-15 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Soil Temperature | 75° |
Early Prolific Straightneck
Squash Seed
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” |
| Row Spacing | 6' |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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Sue (verified owner) –
Penny M. (verified owner) –
Bambi Oranday Martin (verified owner) –
Haven’t harvested yet but foliage is big and beautiful!
Elizabeth Rose (verified owner) –
Greg Grady (verified owner) –
Guyla (verified owner) –
growing like crazy plenty to share
john b. (verified owner) –
has done well, some bugs, but still producing