Days to Germination: 7-10
Days To Harvest: 53-55 days
Planting Depth: 1 inch
Spacing, Row: 4 foot
Spacing, Hills: 3 foot
Light: Sunny Location
SOWING: After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow 5 seeds to a depth of 1 inch. Space evenly over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. Space the hills 3 feet apart.
GERMINATION: 7-10 days, depending upon soil and weather conditions.
THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. Space rows 4 feet apart.
SUGGESTIONS: Pick summer squash early and often. Not picking will stop production of plants. Ready to harvest just after blossom falls from the fruit and fruit can be easily dented with thumbnail. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in the rows.
SQUASH
Golden Summer Crookneck
Cucurbita pepo
53 to 55 days. A golden, 5 to 6 inch fruit. It is meaty, bumpy, and has a curved neck. The plants are semi open and bushy. The flesh is creamy white with a sweet mild flavor. Produces a continuous yield. Harvest in 53 to 55 days.