Cucurbita pepo
Heirloom variety.
Open pollinated seed.
Curved, yellow fruit.
Matures in 50 days.
Full sun.
An heirloom favorite, Golden Summer Crookneck has a slightly curved neck and butter yellow skin with a mild, nutty flavour. Bush plants will produce all season long if picked regularly. Best harvested at about 20cm (8").
Approx. 10 Seeds
Direct sow or transplant in late spring once the soil is warm. For transplants, start seeds indoors during the first two weeks of May. Optimal soil temperature: 25-35�C (77-95�F). Seeds should germinate in 7-14 days.
Sow seeds 2cm (1?) deep. Sow 3 seeds in each spot where you want a plant to grow, and thin to the strongest plant. Space summer squash 45-60cm (18-24?) apart in rows 90-120cm (36-48?) apart. Give winter squash and pumpkins even more room with a minimum of 90-120cm (36-48?) apart in rows 120-180cm (48-72?) apart.