Early Golden Summer Crookneck Squash
Price: $3.08
SKU: 3370021The bushes are very prolific and the fruit are smooth and light yellow at the immature, fresh eating stage. They become orange and warted at maturity. They are very tasty and can be eaten raw, lightly steamed, sautéed and stir-fried.
Crookneck squash is one of the oldest categories of squash predating the arrival of the Europeans to North America. It has been listed in catalogs, under its many synonyms, since the beginnings of the seed trade in the early 1800s. Each packet contains four grams, which is approximately 42 to 48 seeds.
- "Vegetables of New York: Vol.1 - Part IV - The Cucurbits," by William T. Tapley, Walter D. Enzie, Glen P. Van Eseltine, USDA, 1937, p. 46.
Customer Reviews:
By Chris Andrews (northeast texas) on June 12, 2023
Worst squash I've ever planted. Last two years only 4 squash. Beautiful vines but no squash
By jim gerber (Richmond VA) on December 10, 2022
sorry, good seeds but not as good as baker creek for whom my previous review was intended. good taste and productivity but not the old original type that I prefer.
By jim gerber (Richmond VA) on December 10, 2022
These days it is hard to find the old style warty crookneck with actual crooked necks and good flavor. After trying many sources this one is the best. Johnny's comes close but others pale in comparison.
By Carol Keith on October 7, 2020
Vines grew long with tons of yellow squash. Very tasty. I had lots of bees helping me!
By Lena McCubbin on February 25, 2017
Easy to grow. In addition to using them young and tender, a south Kentucky dish fries these in the more mature stage about 7-8 long ( you can stick a fingernail into the flesh). Cook till tender,with onion and caramelized.
By Janet Szabo on August 4, 2012
I grilled some of these up, expecting them to taste okay, but the flavor was amazing. They are the sweetest summer squash I have ever eaten. I could have eaten the whole dish full by myself.
