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Early Prolific Straightneck, Heirloom Summer Squash Seeds

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Early Prolific Straightneck, Heirloom Summer Squash Seeds — The Classic Yellow Summer Squash, Buttery and Abundant

Early Prolific Straightneck (Cucurbita pepo) is the quintessential yellow summer squash — a straight-necked, pale yellow heirloom with creamy, buttery flesh and mild flavor. Extremely productive plants deliver continuous harvests from midsummer through frost. Best harvested at 4–6 inches for peak tenderness. An All-America Selections winner. 50 days.

Why Grow Early Prolific Straightneck?

  • Classic yellow summer squash — straight-necked, pale yellow, buttery flesh
  • Extremely prolific — continuous harvest all season
  • Best at 4–6 inches — tender and mild at peak harvest
  • All-America Selections winner — proven performance
  • Open-pollinated heirloom — 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 at the base. Harvest frequently to encourage continuous production.

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 — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden’s success.