Early Prolific Straightneck - Organic Summer Squash Seeds

SKU: VSS104

Open-Pollinated

Certified Organic

Heirloom

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Packet 25 seeds

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Early Prolific Straightneck has been a summer staple since the 1930s—lemon‑yellow fruits with creamy flesh and a slight nuttiness. Bush plants start bearing early and keep going if you pick young and often. Perfect for sautéing, grilling, and quick pickles. Squash blossoms are edible too. Direct sow in warm soil, mulch to hold moisture, and watch for squash bugs. If you want reliable yellow squash without crooks, this is the straight shooter.

How to Grow

Plant seeds directly in the garden 1-2 weeks after average last frost date. Sow 3-5 seeds per hill, thinning to a final 2-3 plants per hill. Space between hills should be 3-6'. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 65-85 degrees. Or, start seed indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Transplant to the garden 2 to 3 weeks after your average last frost. Squash grow best in a warm site with full sun. Warm soil is essential to good seed germination and emergence. Using transplants can speed production.

Growing Specs

Scientific name: curcurbita pepo
Days to maturity: 42-56
Seed depth: 1"
Days to sprout: 7-14
Plant spacing: 24-36"
Row spacing: 3-4'
Light requirements: sunny
Plant height: 12-24"
Life cycle: annual
Frost hardy: no

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