Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck
Grow it Forward Heirloom Plant
Germ
7-14 days
Depth
1 to 1 ½ in
Spacing
4 ft
Row Spacing
4-7 ft
Sunlight
Full Sun
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest
50-100 days
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Care instructions
(C. moschata) A popular 19th century Pennsylvania variety that is still grown in many Amish communities. Sometimes called "Neck Pumpkin" because of its long, flesh-filled neck. It kind of resembles a giant butternut squash with a very long neck; they can reach 20 lbs in size! The flesh is superb, being deep orange and richly flavored, making it so popular with Amish wives for making their delectable pumpkin pies, butters and other desserts. A favorite of ours and a good keeper.
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Grow winter squash in very rich soil, amended with manure, compost, or other rich source of plant nutrients. Plant in rows, 5-8 feet in both directions, sowing one seed every 6-12 inches. Or plant in hills, 5 seeds per hill, with the hills 6-8 feet apart, thinning to best three plants. Full sun, ample moisture and insect control as necessary should allow good production from the vigorous plants. H... more »
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