{"product_id":"ga-courge-col-droit-success-pm-straight-neck-bio","title":"Organic 'Success PM Straight Neck' Squash","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"417\"\u003e Organic 'Success PM Straight Neck' squash (Cucurbita pepo) from the seed company Gaia, a productive, sweet, and powdery mildew-resistant heirloom variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eThe 'Success PM Straight Neck' squash develops \u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"502\"\u003evigorous\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"526\"\u003ebushy\u003c\/strong\u003e plants with \u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"575\"\u003ebroad, medium-green, slightly rough foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e that provides good ground cover and protects the fruit from excessive sun. The elongated, \u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"699\"\u003estraight-necked\u003c\/strong\u003e fruits are a \u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"731\"\u003ebright, uniform yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e , averaging \u003cstrong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e15 to 18 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"791\"\u003ethin skin\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"837\"\u003epale, tender, and slightly fibrous flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e . This heirloom variety has been selected for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"927\"\u003enatural tolerance to powdery mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e , ensuring healthy and consistent growth even in disease-prone conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003erapid growth\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003econtinuous fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e allow for abundant harvests throughout the summer. Prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003esweet and delicate flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e , it retains excellent taste even with repeated harvests, making it a reliable summer squash for both home gardens and commercial crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corn, Climbing beans, Peas, Radishes, Sunflowers, Parsley, Celery, Buckwheat, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Oregano\u003cbr data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eSpread\/Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy\u003cbr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 to 60 cm \u003cbr data-start=\"1639\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003cbr data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom variety, mildew-resistant, high yield, uniform fruit, rapid growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1884\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eTexture\/flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender, sweet flesh, not very fibrous\u003cbr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensitive to frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2509\"\u003eSoak the seeds in lukewarm water for up to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003e24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2107\"\u003elightly scarify\u003c\/strong\u003e them to encourage rapid and even germination. Sow \u003cstrong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003e2.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e , directly outdoors when the soil temperature reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , or start seeds indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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Ripe fruit has a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"2989\"\u003efirm skin\u003c\/strong\u003e that is difficult to cut with a fingernail, as well as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3078\"\u003ecreamy yellow to orange spot on the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e . Cut the fruit, leaving about \u003cstrong data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3136\"\u003e5 cm of stem\u003c\/strong\u003e , then let it ripen in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003ewarm, dry\u003c\/strong\u003e place. 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