Summer Yellow Crookneck
Submitted by tired_gardener on Sun, 04/13/2008 - 08:49.
kingdom: Plantae - Plants
subkingdom: Tracheobionta - Vascular plants
superdivision: Spermatophyta - Seed plants
division: Magnoliophyta - Flowering plants
class: Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons
subclass: Dilleniidae
order: Violales
family: Cucurbitaceae - Cucumber family
genus: Cucurbita
species: pepo - Field Pumpkin
variety: Summer Yellow Crookneck
Plant Description
aka Summer Crookneck, Early Summer Crookneck, Golden Crookneck
Fruit has yellow flesh with bumps. If using as food, it should be harvest when less than 6 inches long. Some people harvest larger if making bread from it, or using as feed for livestock. Let them mature to harvest seeds.
Do not overwater, but make sure it gets regular water.
Bloom Description: The yellow flowers are enjoyed by butterflies, bees and birds.
Propagation Method: Seed
Life Cycle: Annual
Bloom Color: Yellow
Average Height: 24-36 inches
Planting Requirements
Planting Time: After last frost
Spacing: 4-6 ft
Days to Maturity: 45 Days
Days to Germination: 2 Days
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