{"product_id":"early-crookneck-summer-squash-seeds-organic","title":"Early Crookneck Summer Squash Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Crookneck Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a Native American heirloom with bright yellow, curved-neck fruits and a buttery, rich flavor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The smooth, light-yellow squash has firm, creamy flesh and is best harvested at 4 to 7\" for top flavor and continued production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early Crookneck summer squash (Cucurbita pepo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender annual, heirloom, organic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing after thinning:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" to 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2\" to 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight at maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. seeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 (1,313 per 1\/4 lb bulk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer vegetable gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGardeners of all skill levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuous summer harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby-vegetable harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh eating, steaming, sauteing, and grilling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost, or sow directly once soil reaches at least 70°F (ideal 70 to 95°F), 1\/2\" to 1\" deep in rich soil with deep, even water. Germination takes 6-10 days. Thin to 12\" to 18\" apart and use row covers against frost and insects. Pick fruit at 4 to 7\" to keep plants producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButtery and rich with tender but firm texture. Enjoy fresh, steamed, sauteed, grilled, or harvested young as a baby vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Grow Organic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow Organic offers organic and heirloom seeds alongside natural growing supplies, helping gardeners raise nutritious food with earth-friendly methods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Pack","offer_id":50394530611478,"sku":"SNV8150","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":50394530644246,"sku":"SNV8150B","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/organic-squash-summer-early-crookneck.jpg?v=1755812406","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/early-crookneck-summer-squash-seeds-organic","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}