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    Yellow Crookneck Summer Squash

    Scientific Name: Cucurbita moschata 'Yellow Crookneck'

    Also Known As

    • Cucurbita pepo 'Yellow Crook Neck'
    • Cucurbita pepo 'Yellow Crookneck'
    • Squash 'Summer Crookneck'

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

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    Yellow Crookneck Summer Squash plant details

    Yellow Crookneck Summer Squash is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Yellow Crookneck Summer Squash

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: cucurbitaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Yellow Crookneck Summer Squash

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Creamy white flesh, buttery flavor and firm texture with a deep yellow skin and curved neck. Harvest at around 5" for best flavor. This prolific variety dates back to the 1700s, probably grown by Native Americans. Sow early to midsummer.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Yellow Crookneck Summer Squash plant

    How to Grow Yellow Crookneck Summer Squash

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Scientific Name: Cucurbita foetidissima

    aka Calabazilla, Coyote Gourd, Missouri Gourd, Stinking Gourd

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 15'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo 'One Ball'

    aka Courgette, Squash 'One Ball', Summer Squash, Zucchini

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 36"-60"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Metro Butternut Squash

    Scientific Name: Cucurbita moschata 'Metro'

    aka Cucurbita moschata 'Metro PMR', Metro Squash

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • regular
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    Astia Summer Squash Zucchini

    Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo 'Astia'

    aka Zucchini 'Astia', Container Zucchini

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular
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    Costata Romanesco Zucchini

    Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo 'Costata Romanesco'

    aka Zucchini 'Costata Romanesco'

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
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