Crookneck Squash, Summer Squash
Cucurbitapepo 'Summer Yellow Crookneck'

Category
Vegetables

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored