Squash - Summer - Early Yellow Crookneck - Org Hrlm

Early Summer Yellow Crookneck Organic Heirloom Squash is a semi-open plant that produces smooth yellow fruit that matures orange and is warted; has a classically crooked shape. This is the best summer squash for its buttery, rich flavor and tender, but firm texture. Yellow Crookneck should be picked when 5" - 6" long, and it produces all season long. Plant squash in soil that has been tilled until the dirt is crumbly and fine. Put seeds in straight rows so it is easy to walk between when it comes to harvesting. Plant two seeds eighteen inches apart in furrows. Yellow Crookneck squash is a prolific grower and needs room to spread out. Cover the seeds with one inch of soil. water and weed regularly as the germinating seed will need nutrients once it has its true leaves. Thin the rows once the seeds have germinated, and harvest when the squash is 5-6 inches long. . ... get more information