Comments on: Growing Crookneck Squash – The Best Summer Squash

By: Abigail

Abigail — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 20:24:33 +0000

Very informative !! Thank you for explaining how to pollinate the plants myself. We seem to have fewer bees and butterflies the last few years so this might help me to actually have squash to pick this year.

By: Barbara norton

Barbara norton — Tue, 18 May 2021 16:11:55 +0000

is it k to pick them when they have so
me green on them?

By: Laura

Laura — Sun, 28 Jun 2020 11:31:06 +0000

In reply to Chave. I have seen them throw only male or female flowers early on, but it usually works itself out. If not, then there's a hormonal issue, and you have to look to eliminate stress. I'd start with watering, nutrient, and soil pH issues. The good news is you can eat squash blossoms with the babies, so it doesn't have to be a total waste!

By: Chave

Chave — Sat, 20 Jun 2020 02:56:38 +0000

I am growing crookneck squash again this year from seeds and for some reason I am getting only female blossoms with lots of 2-inch little squashies. There is not a single male flower on either plant! What is going on here? I cannot find this problem anywhere on the internet so any suggestion n how to handle would be greatly appreciated.

By: Sue

Sue — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 00:51:38 +0000

This is an excellent article: simple and concise, without the usual jabbering seen on most sites. THANK YOU!,

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 14:50:12 +0000

In reply to Denise Zielinski. That sounds awesome, Denise!

By: Denise Zielinski

Denise Zielinski — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 01:25:28 +0000

My husband grew squash this year but forgot what kind of seeds he had purchased. When they started growing he thought they were butternut, but lo and behold, they are crookneck! We fried some (sliced) on the griddle with a little oil and some seasoning and also fried some slices coated with breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Both were good, but I like them raw best! They are flavorful and crunchy, and when cut into bite-size pieces are wonderful added to a salad. I also substituted them for zucchini in zucchini bread and am about to have a piece of that right now!