Squash Early Summer Crookneck - Burpee Seeds

Cucurbita

• Tasty
• Meaty fruit with small crookneck
• Harvest young at 15cm long
• Great for freezing

Bright-yellow crookneck fruits are graced with fine, meaty texture and succulent flavor. Dishes are nicely accented by olive oil and lemon and sprinkled with chives or basil. Good for freezing.

Mature Height	24-30 inches
Days to Mature	53
Mature Spread	24-36 inches
Fruit Size	5-6 inches

 

Sow in rich fertile soil after danger of frost. Sow 1-2 seeds about 90 cm apart and cover with 2.5cm of fine soil. Firm lightly and keep evenly moist. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days. Harvest often and when fruits are small.