Quantity
About 20 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic ‘Canada Crookneck’ squash is an heirloom variety with an inimitable charm, immediately recognizable by its long, beige silhouette ending in a hook-shaped curved neck. With its unique and elegant appearance, Cucurbita moschata brings a strong, almost sculptural presence to the vegetable garden, while offering a generous and flavorful harvest. Its fine, dense, and sweet flesh is often compared to that of the best butternut squashes, with a velvety texture and a sweet taste that lend themselves beautifully to soups, purees, and stews. In the garden, its long creeping vines vigorously occupy space, creating an abundant scene where the fruits slowly reach full maturity under the late summer sun. Its cycle is a little longer, but this wait is amply rewarded by the exceptional quality of the fruits and their remarkable ability to be stored. In rich, well-drained soil, with warm and bright exposure, it develops its full potential and promises to extend harvests into the winter months. A nourishing, heritage, and characterful variety, it connects the visual pleasure of the garden with the richness of autumn and larder kitchens. It is a distinguished, productive, and delicious squash, perfect for those seeking both originality and depth of flavor.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
2.5 cm (1 in)
Establishment temperature
20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
Establishment time
5 to 10 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJuly to August
Harvest100 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCorn, beans, sunflower
Avoid planting withPotatoes
Soup, purée, prepared meal, preservation, edible garden
