Early Prolific Straightneck Summer Squash - Packet

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Bake an Early Prolific Strait neck summer squash the way your grandmother would, split in half, bake under cheese sauce until soft, garnish with chopped parsley and summer savory. Or bake in a pie, for a flavor that will never disappoint. Because this summer squash is tradition passed forward. A classic, designed purely for memory moments that only good taste can provide.
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An "All-America Selections" winner that was introduced in the 1930s, Early Prolific Straightneck remains one of the most popular summer squash varieties. It's a fantastic choice for gardeners who want a squash crop that's easy to grow, fast to mature, and very prolific (and what gardener doesn't?). The bush-style plants spread out vine-like to become as large as 3 feet wide and almost as tall. A rather early producer and very generous yielder, hence the "Prolific" in its name, this early straightneck summer squash bears beautiful, club-shaped, sunshine-yellow fruits that are 8-10 inches in length. Although nearly a foot when fully mature, Early Prolific Straightneck summer squash tastes best when harvested a bit younger at approximately 4-6 inches in length, when the flesh is fine-grained and at its most tender. Keep picking your squash every few days to encourage new growth.
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SKUDL013895
Item Package Size
Packet
Weight Of Seeds Per Packet
0.12 oz
Seeds Per Packet
approx. 50 seeds per packet
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
How To Grow
Direct sow or start indoors
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Planting Depth
1-11/2 inches
Seed Spacing
24-36 inches (3-4/hill)
Row Spacing
3-6 feet
Space After Thinning
3-6 feet
Days To Germinate
5-10 days
Days To Maturity
45-60
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerates
Heat
Seed Life Cycle
Annual
Certifications
Heirloom
Advantages
Edible
Ships As
Seed
Ships To Canada
Yes
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