Description:
Name: Early Prolific Straightneck Squash
Other common names: Prolific Straightneck Squash
Scientific name: Cucurbita pepo
Color: Yellow
Plant seeds: Outdoors after frost or indoors weeks before last frost
Harvest: 50 days
Hardiness zone: Annual
Plant height: 24-36 inches
Plant spacing: 2-3 plants per hill with hills spaced 8-10 feet apart
Light requirements: Sun
Soil and water preferences: Average
Quantity: 50 seeds
Other: Prolific Straightneck is an heirloom summer bush squash. This AAS Winner is a very popular variety that is indeed both early and prolific. Also, straightnecked. They have a wonderful ‘squash’ flavor that is buttery and nutty. The fruit can grow to 12-14 inches, but are best harvested at 8-9 inches. While the first fruits are ready in just 50 days, the plants will continue to produce throughout the season.
Materials: Seeds, ziplock poly bag, labeled with color photo, plant stats, planting instructions.
Dee Dahmann –
seeds arrived quickly and as described
Tori Hollinsworth –
Quick shipping and safely packaged! AA++, thank you so much!!
Shannon Hemenway –
Fast shipping! Can’t wait to plant!
Sandra –
Thank You!!! Great Selection and Fast Ship.