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Name: Squash, Summer (Cucurbita pepo) Variety: (See Below) Family: Curcurbitaceae
Nutrient Richness (of 65): 32 Calories/Cup: 36 Origin: Central America
Vitamins (highest in) : Manganese, C, Magnesium, A, Fiber, Potassium, Copper, Folate, K, Phosphorus
Zones: All Exposure: Full Sun

Water: Regular
Type: Annual Persistence: Tender
Height: to 3 ft Spread: to 5 ft Growth Rate: Fast
Start Seeds: Indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost (April 1) Outdoors in warm soil (Mid-May) Transplants: April-May (April 15) Begin Harvest: Summer to Fall

Features:

  • Harvest when small
  • Beautiful, edible yellow flowers

Varieties:

  • 'Yellow Crookneck'
    • Heirloom bush variety
    • Best harvested when small (6-8 inches long)
    • Yellow skin, white flesh
    • 50-55 days from seed to harvest
    • Bushy, compact plant 2-3 ft tall and 4-5 ft wide

Considerations:

  • Squash bugs can be a problem
  • One mature plant can produce several squash per day

Kitchen Use:

  • Chopped and sauteed in 3 Tbl stock for 3 min.