SQUASH - Yellow Straightneck

OP Open Pollinated

HL Heirloom

(15 seeds)

$4.50

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Golden summer squash with easy-slicing straight neck

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Summer squash is a standby for veggie gardeners who enjoy a productive, relatively easygoing crop, and well fed, well-watered plants are capable of producing a Read More

Summer squash is a standby for veggie gardeners who enjoy a productive, relatively easygoing crop, and well fed, well-watered plants are capable of producing a substantial harvest. Yellow straightneck squash is good to eat at about 20cm in length, and the shape makes for convenient slicing. The rich, golden colour of the skin matches the flavour: nutty and creamy. Early sowings will need protection from frost, but once conditions are frost-free, summer squash will grow easily.

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Quantity

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Days to Harvest

80-100 days

Position/Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Medium

Plant Spacing

100cm

Plant Height

60-90cm

Additional Features

Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Product Details

Common Name: SQUASH - Yellow Straightneck

Seeds Per Packet: Approx 15

Days to Harvest: 80-100 days

Watering: Medium

Plant Spacing: 100cm

Row Spacing: 100cm

Companion Plants: Corn, Marigolds, Peas, Radish

Additional Features: Direct-Sow Seeds, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom

Scientific Name: Cucurbita pepo

Germination Time: 7-14 days

Position/Sunlight: Full Sun

Plant Height: 60-90cm

Sow Depth: 15-20mm

Best Months to Plant – Squash
Climate Zone	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cool/Mountain	✓	✓								✓	✓	✓
Temperate	✓	✓					✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Arid	✓	✓						✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Subtropical								✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Tropical			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Cool/Mountain – Squash
Method	Jan	Feb	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓				✓	✓	✓

Temperate – Squash
Method	Jan	Feb	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓

Arid – Squash
Method	Jan	Feb	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓				✓	✓	✓	✓

Subtropical – Squash
Method	Jan	Feb	Mar	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Start in trays	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓	✓

Tropical – Squash
Method	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep
Start in trays	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Plant out transplants	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Direct sow	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Growing Information

How to Sow

Squashes need warm soil to germinate, so start in pots if you want to get a head start. Your seeds are planted 1cm deep, and give each plant 100cm between it and its neighbour.

How to Harvest

When the stems start to dry out, youll know your squash is ready to harvest. The skin should be too hard to scratch with a fingernail.

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How to Sow

Squashes need warm soil to germinate, so start in pots if you want to get a head start. Your seeds are planted 1cm deep, and give each plant 100cm between it and its neighbour.

How to Harvest

When the stems start to dry out, youll know your squash is ready to harvest. The skin should be too hard to scratch with a fingernail.

🌱

Want the full growing guide?

See sowing times, planting tips, watering, harvesting and common problems for this crop.

View full grow guide →