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Straightneck Squash Plant

7.99
  • - Spacing: 36 inches
  • - Days to Harvest: 50
  • - Early producer of creamy yellow fruits
  • - Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 Straightneck Squash Plant
Plant Features

Straightneck Squash Plants produces tasty fruit with a lemon cream colored skin and a delicious tender flesh. Matures to 12 - 14 inches but flavor is best when fruits are harvested at 5 - 6 inches. This one arrives early in the summer!

Our Straightneck Squash Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Transplant once soil temperatures reach 60°F

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8
  • - Add compost and ensure soil is rich in organic matter

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water deeply and consistently
  • - Avoid wetting leaves to prevent disease

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Use a balanced fertilizer at planting
  • - Side-dress with nitrogen-rich fertilizer when vines begin to run

Pruning and Training:

  • - Prune vines to control growth if necessary
  • - Remove any diseased or yellowing leaves

Pollination:

  • - Requires insect pollination
  • - Its flowers will attract bees

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for squash bugs and powdery mildew
  • - Use row covers until flowering begins

Harvesting Indicators:

  • - Harvest when young and tender

Storage:

  • - Store in the refrigerator for up to a week

Companion Plants:

  • - Corn: Provides natural trellis and shade
  • - Beans: Fix nitrogen in the soil
  • - Marigolds: Repel pests
  • - Radishes: Deter squash bugs
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 6+ hours
Watering Needs Water when the top 1 inch of soil is dry
Soil Properties Well-drained
Growing Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
When to harvest When fruits are 4-5 inches long
Production Time Multiply Pickings
Habit Mounded
Foliage Color Green
Garden Styles Container Garden
Plant Used for Food Production
Plant Type Heirloom
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil
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