Crookneck squash grow in a dense, leafy clump and produce many yellow squashes which need to be harvested nearly every day. They are susceptible to most squash pests, including squash bugs, powdery mildew, and squash vine borers.
Latin Name
Cucurbita pepo
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Also Known As
Summer Squash
Type of Plant
Annuals
Vegetables
Bloom Season
July - August
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 2.5'
Max Spread: 3'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Colors
Native Range
North America
History
John Custis sent bush squash seeds to Peter Collinson in 1741.
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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