Grow a garden classic that truly lives up to its name with our Early Prolific Straightneck Squash seeds. This All-American Selections winner has been a favorite for generations, celebrated for its buttery flavor and its incredibly productive, vigorous plants. This heirloom variety produces beautiful, straight, smooth, lemon-yellow squash that is perfect for grilling, roasting, or steaming. An easy-to-grow and reliable choice, it will provide a bountiful harvest all summer long.
⭐ What you'll love
An All-American Selections award-winning variety, trusted for decades.
The classic, buttery flavor of a homegrown summer squash.
An extremely productive plant for a continuous summer-long harvest.
A versatile squash, perfect for grilling, sautéing, and baking.
🌿 Seed details
Plant Name: Early Prolific Straightneck Squash (Cucurbita pepo)
Seed Quantity: Approx. 25 seeds
Type: All-American Selections Winner, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Annual
Height: 2-3 feet tall with a 3-4 foot spread
Days to Maturity: 50-60 days
USDA Zone: 3-12
Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in a sunny spot after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is very warm.
Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep.
Spacing: Sow seeds in hills, planting 4-5 seeds per hill and spacing hills 3-4 feet apart. Thin to the strongest 2-3 plants per hill.
Light Requirement: Full Sun.
Soil: Prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil.
Harvest: Harvest frequently when squash are young and tender (about 6-8 inches long) to encourage continuous production.
✅ Our seed packets
Professionally designed and made.
Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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