Yellow Crookneck Squash

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Yellow Crookneck squash is a classic heirloom summer squash variety that produces distinctive club-shaped fruits with a curved, bulbous "crook" neck, typically 6-8 inches long and 2-3 inches wide at the widest part, with smooth to slightly warty bright yellow to golden skin and crisp, tender white to pale yellow flesh when harvested young. The flavor is mild, slightly sweet, and buttery with a fresh squash taste that's excellent when picked small to medium—avoiding the toughness and larger seeds that develop in oversized fruits. These squash are highly versatile: slice into rounds for grilling or frying, stuff and bake, spiralize into noodles, grate for zucchini bread or fritters (though milder than zucchini), dice for stir-fries and ratatouille, or enjoy raw in salads and as boats for fillings like cheese or meat. This variety is a great fit for Utah because it's early-maturing and productive in our hot, dry summers with well-drained soil, it handles variable weather well with good airflow, and it's a reliable summer squash recommended by local extensions like USU for consistent yields in shorter high-elevation seasons when using transplants for a timely start. It's great for containers. Show more