Squash ‘Straightneck’

$0.50

Cucurbita pepo var. recticollis

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

  • rare in seedbank; will only be sold to known seed returners
  • high-yielding bush variety
  • straight-necked summer squash
  • fruits have yellow skin and yellow flesh
  • great taste

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 ‘Straightneck’ is a high-yielding bush-type plant that produces straight-necked summer squash, which have yellow skin and yellow flesh with great taste. 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

Feb-27

germination rate - current stock

not tested

Packet Quantity

5 seeds

Lifecycle

annual

Sowing Months

August; September; October; November; December; January; February; March

Method

direct sow

Depth to Sow

10mm

Germination

7-14 days

Distance Apart

100cm

Harvest

80-100 days