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Early Prolific Straightneck Summer Squash Seeds
Early Prolific Straightneck Summer Squash Seeds
Cucurbita pepo
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This All-America Selections award winner is still a favorite and for good reason! Thick, firm, fine-grained delicious squash is ready to harvest in just 45 days! Versatile summer squash can be eaten raw, pickled, or cooked in innumerable ways, including in sweet breads. Best picked at 4"–7", or smaller for "baby" size. If left on the vine, it may grow so big that it would take two people to carry it!
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 45 days
Family: Cucurbitaceae
Type: Bush Squash, Summer Squash (Learn more)
Native: North America
Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure: Full sun
Plant Dimensions: Vines up to 2' form a 3'–4' bush-type plant.
Variety Info: Pick when 4"–7" long. Fruit is lemon yellow, club-shaped.
Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F.
Sprouts in: 5–10 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): ½"–1"
Space Seeds: 2–3 seeds per mound
Row Spacing: 3'–4'
Thinning: When 3 leaves, thin to 1 plant per mound
Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest frequently to increase yield; squash seem to get monstrous overnight. While edible at almost any size, seeds are less developed in young fruit, therefore more tender. Using a knife or clippers, cut squash off including some of the stem. By including stem, the fruit is sealed and less likely to mold or dry out. Harvesting Blossoms: Look for male, non-fruit producing flowers that have long stems and harvest just before use (female flowers have a swollen mini-squash at the base of the flower and are on shorter stems).
- Raven B.Rated 5 out of 5 starsMay 19, 20245 Stars
Very impressed with the germination rate and fast growth of these seeds. Will definitely be repurchasing!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Edward M.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJul 6, 20235 Stars
I thought that these are great seeds, and a great plant. It grew fast, even while direct sowing, something tat usually doesn't work. I do recommend, and am looking forward to lots of squash.
- Kathryn S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsMay 19, 20235 Stars
This Squash lives up to its name- Early & Prolific
- Karla R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 8, 2026Squash is popping
My straightneck squash has popped and I will be transplanting it soon. It planted the seeds in the tiny peat containers, so I don't need to disrupt the roots when I transplant.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningJul 11, 2026Hey Karla,
We're so stoked to hear that your Early Prolific Straightneck Summer Squash Seeds are popping! It's awesome that you're using those peat containers - that's such a smart move to keep those roots happy during transplanting! There's nothing better than squash that gets off to such a strong start and knowing you'll have delicious straightneck squash growing soon just makes our day! Thanks for sharing your squash growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- MistieRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 9, 20265 Stars
Fast to arrive and already germinated within days!
