Canada Crookneck Squash
3.45 $
C. moschata
Very popular a few generations ago, this winter squash almost disappeared in favor of more productive and standard varieties. Its crooked neck was judged ill-suited for industrial commerce and long distance shipping. To answer the criteria of modern market, the Canada Crookneck was used to develop the Butternut variety.
But Canada Crookneck has a unique flavor. Is is listed on Slow Food Ark of Taste. Excellent in soups, exquisite as chips and fries and so sweet it can be used instead of sweet potato in your recipes.
It is slowly making a comeback, thanks to small seed producers. At Terre Promise we hope to grow, save and spread the Canada Crookneck for many years to come!
Our number 1 squash.
Package: 12 seeds
32 in stock
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BOTANICAL INFORMATION
Latin name : Cucurbita moschata
Common names : Canada Crookneck squash
French : Courge Canada Crookneck
Family : Cucurbitaceae
DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION
Plant type : Annual
Habit : Crawling
Height : 20-30 cm
Width : A couple meters
CULTURAL INFORMATION
Days to maturity : 100 days
Sowing : Directly outside in early June, once the soil has warmed up
Depth : 2 cm
Germination : 5-12 days
Soil : Manure or compost rich
Exposure : Sunny
Plant spacing : 90 cm
Watering : Regular
Care and other considerations : Ideal for the Three Sisters. Careful, squashes and pumpkins do not like having their roots disturbed. If you start your seedlings indoors, transplant gently. This is why we prefer direct seeding.
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