{"product_id":"crookneck-summer-squash-live-plant-cucurbita-pepo-3-12-inch","title":"Crookneck Summer Squash Live Plant – Cucurbita pepo – 3–12 Inch","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCrookneck Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo) is a warm-season annual vegetable plant known for its distinctive curved-neck shape and bright golden-yellow fruits. The fruits have a mildly sweet, buttery flavor and are commonly harvested while young and tender.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers live, USA-grown, non-GMO Crookneck Summer Squash seedlings\/plants in sizes from \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 inches for seedlings\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e6–12 inches for larger plants\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eA minimum purchase of 2 plants applies only to the 3–4 inch seedlings\u003c\/strong\u003e; the minimum does not apply to 6–12 inch plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrookneck grows as a leafy branching mound and prefers full sun, fertile organic soil, and medium moisture with good drainage. The supplied information lists an annual growing cycle for USDA Zones 3–11 and approximately 50–60 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 3–4 inch seedlings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum purchase of 2 seedlings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. 6–12 inch plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e No minimum purchase requirement stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a live starter plant (seedling\/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Photos of the shipping box\u003cbr\u003e• Photo of the shipping label\u003cbr\u003e• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles\u003cbr\u003e• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClaims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔹 BULLET POINTS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrookneck Summer Squash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbita pepo annual vegetable producing curved, golden-yellow squash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available as \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 inch seedlings\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e6–12 inch plants\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Purchase:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2 seedlings required for the 3–4 inch size only\u003c\/strong\u003e; no minimum stated for 6–12 inch plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright golden-yellow, bumpy fruits with a mildly sweet and buttery flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seller recommends harvesting fruits at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5–6 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e for best quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leafy, branching mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-moist, fertile, organic, well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Preferred range listed as \u003cstrong\u003e60–85°F\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–60 days\u003c\/strong\u003e according to the supplied listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA grown and described as non-GMO and open-pollinated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧾 MATERIALS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive Crookneck Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo) seedlings\/plants. Available sizes are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e6–12 inches tall\u003c\/strong\u003e. A minimum purchase of \u003cstrong\u003e2 plants applies only to the 3–4 inch seedlings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📋 ATTRIBUTES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crookneck Summer Squash\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cucurbita pepo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower\/Fruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright golden-yellow fruit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-moist, organic, fertile, well-drained soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium moisture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❓ FAQ:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. What USDA zones are suitable for Crookneck Summer Squash?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe supplied listing identifies Crookneck Summer Squash as an annual suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones 3–11\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. How much sunlight does Crookneck Summer Squash need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrookneck Summer Squash prefers \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. How much water does Crookneck Summer Squash need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt prefers medium-moist soil. The growing medium should provide moisture while remaining well drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. What is the growth habit of Crookneck Summer Squash?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plant develops a leafy, branching mound and produces its yellow squash fruits along the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. 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