How to grow Crookneck Squash

Cucurbita pepo var. torticollia

Full Sun

All squash are monoecious (bearing separate male and female flowers on the same plant), and require bee and insect activity for successful pollination. Poor fruit set is often the result of poor pollination.

Growing Crookneck squash from seed

Squash needs just-barely-damp soils to germinate. Too much moisture causes the seed to rot.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Crookneck squash about 20 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Crookneck squash

Somewhat difficult to transplant, so start seeds in peat pots 2 – 4 weeks before last frost date. Transplant out no later than 4 weeks after seeding.

How long does Crookneck squash take to grow?

These estimates for how long Crookneck squash takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Crookneck squash to germinate?: 9 days
Average 9 days | Min 3 days | Max 17 days (43)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Crookneck squash?: + 8 days
Average 8 days | Min 5 days | Max 31 days (5)
Days to Maturity How long until Crookneck squash is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 76 days
Average 76 days | Min 15 days | Max 147 days (108)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Crookneck squash?: = 93 days

When should I plant Crookneck squash?

Our when to plant Crookneck squash estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Crookneck squash before or after your last frost date.: 20 days before Last Frost Date

Other names for Crookneck squash

Yellow crookneck squash

Cucurbita pepo L. var. torticollia Alefield