{"product_id":"summer-squash-early-summer-crookneck-15-seeds-cucurbita-pepo","title":"Summer Squash ‘Early Summer Crookneck’ – 15 Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCucurbita pepo ‘Early Summer Crookneck’ – Classic Early Summer Squash with Tender Yellow Fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e‘Early Summer Crookneck’ is a traditional summer squash variety valued for its bright yellow fruits with a distinctive curved neck and smooth to lightly textured skin. Harvested young, the squash has tender, mild-flavoured flesh, ideal for sautéing, grilling, roasting and stuffing. This variety is early to mature, highly productive, and dependable in warm conditions, making it a staple for home gardens and allotments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Early-maturing summer squash variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Bright yellow fruits with characteristic curved neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Best harvested young for tender texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● High-yielding and reliable producer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Excellent for a wide range of culinary uses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow \u0026amp; Grow Squash ‘Early Summer Crookneck’ (UK)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eSow indoors: IV (April)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eTransplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eDirect outdoors: V–VI (May–June) once soil is warm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eHarvest: VI–IX (June–September)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eLife cycle: Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eGermination temperature: 18–24 °C (64–75 °F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eAverage germ time: 7–10 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eDepth: 2–3 cm (1 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eLight required: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eMoisture: Regular watering, especially during fruiting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eEnvironment: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eSoil type: Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003ePlant spacing: 80–100 cm (2.5–3 ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003eGrowth habit: Bush type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing Tips (variety-specific)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Harvest fruits at 10–15 cm (4–6 in) for best flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Pick regularly to encourage continuous production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Avoid letting fruits grow oversized, which reduces quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Feed and water consistently during peak growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e● Bush habit makes plants easy to manage in smaller spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.2; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; 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