Squash ‘Crookneck Early Yellow’

Squash ‘Crookneck Early Yellow’

$0.50

Cucurbita pepo

seeds only available to PSW members – limit of 1 packet of this variety

  • rare in seedbank; will only be sold to known seed returners
  • also called Zucchini ‘Crookneck’
  • vigorous bush that can be trained on a trellis to save space
  • bottle-shaped fruits with crooked necks
  • tender white flesh, good flavour
  • high yielding plants

NOTE: If the price is reduced, the seed has passed its best-by date.
Best-by date, germination rates, and growing information are in “Additional Information”.

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Description

Squash ‘Crookneck Early Yellow’, also called Zucchini ‘Crookneck’, is a vigorous bush that can be trained on a trellis to save space. The bottle-shaped fruits have crooked necks. The flesh is white, tender, and has good flavour. ‘Crookneck’ is a high-yielding plant. Summer squash generally have thin skins and are best eaten fresh, not stored long-term.
This variety of squash will cross-pollinate with any other variety of Cucurbita pepo which includes some squash, some zucchini and some pumpkins. If you are collecting seeds and concerned about cross-pollination, please refer to the Latin name of squash, pumpkin and/or zucchini plants before growing.

Additional information

Best By

Dec-25

germination rate - current stock

100% (Sept 2025)

Packet Quantity

5 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

September; October; November; December; January; February

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

20mm

Germination

7-14 days

Distance Apart

75cm

Harvest

42-50 days