Early Prolific Straightneck Summer Squash

42-56 days. Cucurbita pepo. Easy to grow, this sun-yellow, bumpy-skinned heirloom produces scads of yummy, straight necked Squash. Harvest no larger than 6" long for the most tender and succulent taste and for optimum production through the summer. (OP.)

One packet of about 30 seeds
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  • A reliable warm weather producer, Summer Squash should be sown as transplants 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost date. Or it is best direct-sown when the soil is above 50°F. Thin skinned, they store poorly, so harvest right before use. Keep picking to ensure continued production. Avoid baseball bats~enjoy them small and sweet in ratatouille, stuffed and baked, grilled or sautéed with pasta. Bee friendly. Deer resistant.

    Average seed life: 2 years.
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A reliable warm weather producer, Summer Squash should be sown as transplants 3 to 4 weeks before the last frost date. Or it is best direct-sown when the soil is above 50°F. Thin skinned, they store poorly, so harvest right before use. Keep picking to ensure continued production. Avoid baseball bats~enjoy them small and sweet in ratatouille, stuffed and baked, grilled or sautéed with pasta. Bee friendly. Deer resistant.

Average seed life: 2 years.
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