- NAME: Early Prolific Straightneck Squash
- OTHER COMMON NAMES: Prolific Straightneck Squash
- SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cucurbita Pepo
- COLOR: Yellow
- PLANT SEEDS: Outdoors after frost / Indoors weeks before last frost
- HARVEST: 50 Days
- HARDINESS ZONE: Annual
- PLANT HEIGHT: 24 - 36"
- PLANT SPACING: 2 - 3 plants per hill with hills spaced 8 - 10'
- LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun
- SOIL & WATER PREFERENCES: Average
- QUANTITY: 30 Seeds
OTHER: Prolific Straightneck is an heirloom summer bush squash. This AAS Winner is a very popular variety that is indeed both early & prolific! Also, straightnecked! They have a wonderful ‘squash’ flavor that is buttery & nutty. The fruit can grow to 12 – 14”, but are best harvested at 8 – 9”. While the first fruits are ready in just 50 days, the plants will continue to produce throughout the season.