{"product_id":"ga-courge-crookneck-yellow-crookneck-s-bio","title":"Organic crookneck squash 'Yellow Crookneck S'","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"143\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"143\"\u003eOrganic 'Yellow Crookneck S' crookneck squash (Cucurbita pepo) from Gaia seed company, a tender, sweet and bright heirloom summer squash\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"661\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"170\"\u003eYellow Crookneck S\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heirloom summer squash prized for its tender, flavorful, \u003cstrong data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eyellow, curved fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e when harvested young, around \u003cstrong data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e13–15 cm (5–6″)\u003c\/strong\u003e . Their thin skin and sweet flesh offer optimal flavor when the squash is small. If allowed to mature, the fruits develop a \u003cstrong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"512\"\u003edeeper color\u003c\/strong\u003e and become beautiful \u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eornamental squashes\u003c\/strong\u003e . This productive and reliable variety is ideal for summer cooking, whether sautéed, grilled, or grated raw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"848\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Corn, Climbing beans, Peas, Radishes, Sunflowers, Parsley, Celery, Buckwheat, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Oregano \u003cbr data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eNefarious plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tomato, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eSpread\/Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e : Compact, slightly trailing clump\u003cbr data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"932\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 45 to 60 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"948\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 20 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"984\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1066\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Very tender when young, optimal flavor when small, can be ornamental if allowed to ripen, heirloom variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Medium green\u003cbr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Soft, tender flesh, delicate flavor\u003cbr data-start=\"1269\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Not tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eResistant to deer?\u003c\/strong\u003e (undocumented → left blank)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1735\"\u003e Soak the seeds in lukewarm water \u003cstrong data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003efor a maximum of 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e , then \u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003escarify\u003c\/strong\u003e to improve germination.\u003cbr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e Start sowing indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the last frost. 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