{"product_id":"early-crookneck-summer-squash-seeds-organic","title":"Early Crookneck Summer Squash Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer Squash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- Early Crookneck -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTender Annual\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is the best summer squash for buttery, rich flavor and tender but firm texture. The plants are highly productive and produce semi-open, smooth, light-yellow fruits with a curved neck. This versatile squash is excellent fresh, steamed, sautéed, or grilled. Makes a flavorful baby vegetable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a Native American summer squash dating back to before European contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvide squash plants with deep mounds of organic matter, rich soil, and heavy, even water. All squash are extremely frost sensitive, so use mulch to heat soils in early spring and row covers to protect from frost at both ends of the growing cycle, especially in short growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost, or sow seed directly once soils are at least 70F. Use row covers to provide a physical barrier to insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePick squash when they are 4\"-7\" long to keep production high, and for best flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Temperature:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e70-95°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1\/2\"-1\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e6-10 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight At Maturity:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e50-60 Days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun\/Shade:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing After Thinning:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e12\"-18\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox Seeds per Pack:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e25 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cul class=\"list\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eOpen-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eUSDA Growing Zone:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"usda-zones\"\u003eCertified Organic Product\u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eApproximate Harvest Time :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEarly Fall\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eApproximate Harvest Time :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEarly Summer\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eApproximate Harvest Time :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLate Summer\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBush\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eLife Cycle :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTender Annual\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003ePlant Family :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCurcubitaceae (Curcubits)\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003ePlanting Time :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSummer\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSeed Unit Sizes :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSeed Pack\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSoil pH :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e6.1 - 6.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSoil pH :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e6.6 - 7.0\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eStarting Location :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDirect Sow\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eStarting Location :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eStart Indoors \u0026amp; Transplant\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cb\u003eSun Requirements :\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"same-height-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-box\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch2 class=\"table-cell\"\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"table-cell\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Water:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvide squash plants with deep mounds of organic matter, rich soil, and heavy, even water. All squash are extremely frost sensitive, so use mulch to heat soils in early spring and row covers to protect from frost at both ends of the growing cycle, especially in short growing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost, or sow seed directly once soils are at least 70°F. Use row covers to provide a physical barrier to insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvesting \u0026amp; Storage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePick squash when they are 4\"-7\" long to keep production high, and for best flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/gtg.jpg?18301\" style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" data-mce-style=\"margin-right: 15px; float: left;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/gtg.jpg?18301\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeaceful Valley Farm \u0026amp; Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePeaceful Valley brand vegetable seeds are all \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003enon-GMO\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCertified Organic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Buy with confidence and plant the best!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42220403720376,"sku":"PV-SNV8150","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/3856\/6328\/products\/squash-summerpac.jpg?v=1765385796","url":"https:\/\/seedtime.us\/products\/early-crookneck-summer-squash-seeds-organic","provider":"Seedtime Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}