Description

AAS winner 1938.

Early Straightneck Squash is a fast-growing summer squash variety known for its smooth, straight-to-slightly curved yellow fruits and tender, mild-flavored flesh. It is an early producer, making it a reliable choice for home gardens and market growers looking for a quick and consistent harvest throughout the summer season.

This variety produces bush-type plants rather than long vines, making it easy to manage in smaller garden spaces. It is highly productive under warm conditions and will continue producing fruit throughout the season with regular harvesting.

• Type: Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo)
• Direct sow: After last frost when soil is warm
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 2–3 feet between plants
• Plant habit: Bush
• Fruit size: 6–8 inches at harvest stage
• Days to maturity: 40–50 days

Early Straightneck Squash grows best in rich, well-drained soil with consistent moisture and regular feeding for sustained production. Seeds should be sown directly into warm soil after frost danger has passed, and fruits should be harvested frequently while young and tender to encourage continued yield.

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