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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
Northern Columbia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck Winter Squash Seeds
Cucurbita moschata
10–20 lb fruits but can often get larger. Bowl is 6" in diameter with a 15"–18" neck. Light tan skin with yellowish-orange flesh.
Planting Squash
Days to Maturity
105 days
Plant Spacing
2 – 3 seeds per mound
Light Required
Full Sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
1/2" – 1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 7 mounds. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 6'–8' |
| Seed Depth | 1/2" – 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2 – 3 seeds per mound |
| Thinning | When 3 leaves, thin to 1 ‒ 2 plants per mound |
| Germination | 5 – 10 Days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°‒85°F. |
| Special Care | To help protect plants against common pests like squash vine borer and cucumber beetles, use floating row covers, and remove covers when plants begin flowering. To further protect against vine borers, you can also cover the base of the stems near the ground with mulch, foil, or fabric material, as the base of the stem is where insect eggs are laid. Squash plants are susceptible to fungal disease, too, so make sure plants have ample space for air circulation. Sowing pollinator-attracting plants near squash can assist in proper pollination, resulting in a bigger harvest and well-shaped fruit. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest when the squash’s rind is hard enough that you can’t dent it with your fingernail and before first frost. Cut stem, (don’t break it off) leaving 2" of stem attached, which keeps the squash whole, leaving no opening for infection. Though fruits are hard and may seem indestructible, treat them gently; bruising can spoil squash. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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