Early Straightneck Summer Squash Seeds (Organic)
Early Straightneck Summer Squash is a classic and dependable variety that produces smooth, bright yellow fruit with a mild, buttery flavor. This summer squash grows to about 5-6 inches long, with tender skin and firm, creamy flesh that is ideal for sautéing, grilling, or baking. Thriving in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-draining soil, Early Straightneck matures in just 50-60 days, providing an early and continuous harvest throughout the summer. The compact plants are highly productive and easy to grow, making them an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels. Regular harvesting when the fruit is small ensures the best flavor and texture while encouraging further production. Early Straightneck Summer Squash is resistant to common diseases, ensuring healthy growth and high yields. Its vibrant color and versatile uses in the kitchen make it a staple for summer meals. Whether you’re cooking for family or sharing with friends, this squash is a reliable and rewarding addition to any vegetable garden.
Summer Squash - Cucurbita pepo
Tender Annual Heirloom. Uniform lemon-yellow lightly warted club-shaped fruits are best harvested at 4"-7" long. Firm fine-grained thick flesh, excellent quality, popular in Northeast and Northern areas. All American Selection winner in 1938.
Did You Know? The name squash is an abbreviation of the Narragansett Native American word askutasquash, meaning "eaten raw or uncooked."
Soil & Water: Provide squash plants with deep mounds of organic matter, rich soil, and heavy, even water. All squash are extremely frost sensitive, so use mulch to heat soils in early spring and row covers to protect from frost at both ends of the growing cycle, especially in short growing seasons.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost, or sow seed directly once soils are at least 70F. Use row covers to provide a physical barrier to many insects.
Harvesting & Storage: Pick squash when they are 4"-7" long to keep production high, and for best flavor.
Soil Temperature: 70-95°F
Planting Depth: 1/2"-1"
Germination: 6-10 Days
Height At Maturity: 12"
Days To Maturity: 42-56 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12"-18"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 25 | Per 1/4 lb bulk: 1,349 Seeds