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Crookneck, Heirloom Summer Squash Seeds

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Crookneck, Heirloom Summer Squash Seeds β€” The Pre-Columbian Native American Heirloom With Buttery Flavor and Continuous Yield

Crookneck (Cucurbita pepo) is one of the oldest squash varieties in North America β€” a pre-Columbian Native American heirloom with a distinctive curved neck, bumpy golden-yellow skin, and creamy, buttery flesh. Extremely prolific plants deliver continuous harvests all season. Best harvested at 4–6 inches for peak tenderness. 50 days.

Why Grow Crookneck?

  • Pre-Columbian Native American heirloom β€” one of the oldest squash in North America
  • Distinctive curved neck, bumpy golden-yellow skin β€” beautiful and classic
  • Creamy, buttery flesh β€” best at 4–6 inches
  • Extremely prolific β€” continuous harvest all season
  • Open-pollinated heirloom β€” save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors after last frost in full sun, or start indoors 2–3 weeks before transplanting. Sow 1 inch deep, spacing plants 24–36 inches apart. Water consistently. Harvest frequently at 4–6 inches for best flavor.

Days to Maturity 50 days
Fruit Size Best at 4–6 inches
Packet Size 15 seeds
Spacing 24–36 inches
Latin Name Cucurbita pepo
Type Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun Full sun
USDA Zones 3–12

Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC β€” heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.