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Early Prolific Straightneck Squash Seed

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Description

An AAS Winner from 1938 and still one of the best heirloom squashes. Uniform creamy lemon-yellow, club-shaped fruit. The firm flesh is nicely textured and nutty-tasting. Delicious sautéed, grilled or baked, or shred into rice before cooking to cut the carbs! Plant takes a beating from heat, bugs and even trampling, and just keeps on growing. Very prolific producer; cans and freezes well. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.

Days to germinate: 5-10
Days to maturity: 50
Start indoors: 4 weeks before last frost. Sow ½-1” deep in sterile planting medium.
Transplant spacing: 24”
Produce size: 3”-10”each (do not let squash get too large); blossoms are also edible
Yield: Up to 20 lbs. per plant
Mature plant height: 2’
Suitable for container growing: Yes
Year of discovery: 1937

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.