Crookneck Squash, Summer Squash 'Horn of Plenty'

Cucurbitapepo

Family
Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta)
Species
pepo (PEP-oh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Vincent, Alabama

Augusta, Georgia

Millersville, Maryland

Jonesville, South Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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| April 2019 | positive

We have grown Horn of Plenty summer squash for years in Newfoundland, Canada, but we cannot find the seed anywhere now. Other varieties g...Read More

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Jonesville, SC (Zone 7b) | February 2009 | neutral

I tried this last year and I didn't have a lot of success with it. However, it was really DRY and hot so this may have had an impact on ...Read More

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S
Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7b) | February 2007 | positive

great yield for me. taste good. will plant again.

F
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2003 | positive

This is my favorite of the yellow crooknecks. It is very prolific and still has flavor almost as good as the ancient Giant Warted Crookne...Read More

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