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Summer Squash

Cucurbita pepo

Also known as: crookneck squash, straightneck squash

Fast-growing warm-season squash harvested immature with tender skin. Includes crookneck, straightneck, and scallop types.

Summer Squash

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterHigh
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing24–36″
Row Spacing36–60″
Planting Depth0.5–1″
Height18–30″
Spread36–48″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

3–4 weeks before last frost

Direct Sow (Spring)

1–9 weeks after last frost

Transplant Outdoors

1–9 weeks after last frost

Germination

4–7 days

Days to Harvest

45–55 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 3–11

Cannot overwinter outdoors

Harvest young for best flavor. Plants are very productive. Frost sensitive.

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