Non-GMO Early Prolific Staightneck Summer Squash is ready to harvest from the vine after 52 days. This AAS Winner produces uniform yellow squash that is best harvested when 8-9 inches long. (Although you can harvest them when they are smaller or bigger.) This is a very popular heirloom variety due to its buttery & nutty flavor. Plus, it’s both early & prolific. Squash seeds can be directly sown into the ground when temperatures are consistently warm. Squash needs over 3 feet of space & good ventilation for the fruit. Otherwise, there will be rotting & mildew. Squash will have a straight neck, & a buttery yellow color. Flesh of squash is smooth. There are so many uses for Early Prolific Straightneck Summer Squash. This yellow squash is so easy to cook. Just slice it & saut with some olive oil, salt, & spices. It’s delicious in a squash casserole. You can also throw it on the grill & eat it with some salmon & a salad. It’s the perfect summer treat. Squash is the perfect addition to your diet. Beta-carotene in squash can help with eye health, & the vitamin C even prevents cataracts. Vitamin B6 can be a real mood booster, & has even been shown to prevent cancer. Finally, yellow squash is such a great low calorie food & its ease of cooking makes it so easy to include in your diet. Days to Maturity: 52 days Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Planting Depth: 1 Plant Spacing: 24 Row Spacing: 3’ Growth Habit: Vine Soil Preference: Moist, well-draining Temp Preference: 60-80 Light Preference: Full sun Pests/diseases: Squash bug, cucumber beetle Color: Yellow Flavor: Buttery For more check us out here!! https://www.etsy.com/shop/UnderTheSunSeeds Squash Early Prolific Straightneck Vegetable Seeds | Cucurbita Pepo 15+Seeds
