Winter squash 'Neck'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Neck is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.5 as Neck is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Look to ensure a distance 2.28 feet (70.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.17 inches (3.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Neck about 10 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Neck is a tender plant.