Organic 'Canada Crookneck' Squash

Latin name Cucurbita moschata
Quantity per packet About 20 seeds
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Product
identification
Latin nameCucurbita moschata
FamilyCucurbitaceae
TypeVegetable
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packAbout 20 seeds
Code produitJAREC-0090
Product
description

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.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodMay to June
Sowing depth2.5 cm (1 in)
Germination temperature20 to 30 °C (68 to 86 °F)
Germination time5 to 10 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Soup, purée, prepared meal, preservation, edible garden
Bloom period
July to August
Harvest
100 days after sowing
Size
and facts
Height30 to 45 cm (12 to 18 in)
Spread2 to 3 m (6.5 to 10 ft)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Corn, beans, sunflower
Avoid planting with
Potatoes
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.