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Cucurbita pepo 'Yellow Summer'
Squash, Yellow Summer
An easy to grow plant which will produce a bountiful harvest of bright yellow colored fruits throughout the summer. Try steaming or frying.
- Classic yellow crookneck summer squash
- Mild buttery squash flavor
- Heavy yields on compact plants
- Excellent fried, grilled, or sautéed
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 10-11
- Height: 18-36 in
- Spread: 24-48 in
- Spacing: 24 in
- Temperature: 55 to 95°F
Soil Moisture
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cucurbita pepo 'Yellow Summer'
Squash and pumpkins need full sun, fertile soil, and plenty of space. Water deeply at the base, mulch to reduce splash, and watch early for squash vine borers and cucumber beetles. Harvest winter types only after rinds harden fully.