Crook's Neck Squash

Crook’s Neck has a classic fragrance for a tasty squash, laden with bumps, and the tenderness of old-timey yellow Squash. Crookneck, has a cult following in the cucurbit family. Tender, fragile, and uniform miniature ornaments decorate compact vines well through summer. Compare with the gigantic St8neck yellow, a smaller dense slice of squash packs more flavor. Slow to become inedible, prolific fruiting occurs in less-than-ideal conditions. Crook’s Neck seeds are small, vine habit plants are also small, and fruits are best small. Cut in half, pan fry quickly with butter, coconut oil, a dash of pink salt, and a bit of pepper; you’ll have a quick snack in your hands. Disease resistance, aversion to deer nibbles, and powdery mildew resistance all impress me. I purposely cultivate these seeds in tough, less than fertile clay, amongst rainy springs, and droughty summers. Crook’s Neck is tough against bugs, and a small profile allow the discovery of invasive insects. Great for home gardens, porches, and a reliable market producer. More of a vine type than a sprawling bush.