How to grow Straightneck Squash

Cucurbita pepo var. recticollis

Full Sun
Medium

Harvesting Straightneck Squash

Harvest at 4-7". Do not peel for best nutritional value.²

How long does Straightneck Squash take to grow?

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

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Days to Maturity How long until Straightneck Squash is ready for harvest / bloom?: + 47 days
Average 47 days | Min 26 days | Max 63 days (4)
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Straightneck Squash Etymology

“Squash” is an English settler word that was adapted from a Native American word meaning “something eaten raw”, however squash was eaten both cooked and raw.¹

Straightneck Squash Folklore & Trivia

Native Americans have cultivated summer squash for over 5000 years.¹

Other names for Straightneck Squash

summer squash

C. pepo L. var. recticollis Pan

Footnotes

¹ seedcount.com

² Livestrong