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- Days to maturity
- 53 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Early Crookneck is a yellow crookneck summer squash of the traditional kind, with bumpy-skinned fruit and a curved neck. The flesh has a fine, close texture that cooks up tender. Pick young, before the skin hardens, as with any crookneck.
Early Crookneck traits
- Yellow crookneck type with bumpy skin
- Fine-textured flesh that cooks tender
Good for
- Sauteing and frying
- Southern-style cooking
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Crookneck this page | 53 days | — | — |
| Early Golden Crookneck | 53 days | Bush | — |
| Goldbar | 53 days | — | — |
| Costata Romanesco | 52–60 days | Bush | — |
| Ghada | 52 days | — | — |
| Lolita | 52 days | — | — |
| Patty Pan | 54 days | Bush | — |
Early Crookneck FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Early Crookneck?
Early Crookneck is a yellow crookneck summer squash of the traditional kind, with bumpy-skinned fruit and a curved neck. The flesh has a fine, close texture that cooks up tender.
How many days to maturity is Early Crookneck?
Early Crookneck is listed at 53 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Early Crookneck compare with other zucchini varieties?
Early Crookneck: 53 days. Similar zucchini varieties include Early Golden Crookneck (53 days), Goldbar (53 days), Costata Romanesco (52–60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Early Crookneck good for?
Early Crookneck is grown for sauteing and frying, southern-style cooking.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every zucchini variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Zucchini growing guide
- How to Plant Zucchini: Spacing, Soil Warmth and How Much Room It Needs
- Hand Pollinating Zucchini and What to Do When There Are No Male Flowers
- Staking Zucchini and Removing Lower Leaves as You Pick
- Zucchini Problems: Powdery Mildew, Beetles and Rot
- When to Pick Zucchini: Four to Seven Days from Flowering
- Zucchini Growing Calendar: Sowing to the End of the Season
- All 179 zucchini varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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