Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck Seeds, Amish Farmstead Heirloom

squash vine borers than many other squash, but damage is still possible. Growing conditions and care matter. Why species predicts survival here. 🛡️ Vine borer resistance , the solid stems of Cucurbita moschata can offer some resistance to squash vine borers, but plants still need monitoring for damage. 🌱 Free shipping on seed-only website orders $30+ , ships from Newton, Kansas. ✅ Germination Promise: if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. See the details . 📖 Read our complete growing guide for this variety → A Pennsylvania Dutch heirloom with deep roots in Pennsylvania German farmsteads. This Cucurbita moschata crookneck produces massive, pale tan fruits on vigorous vines, and like all C. moschata varieties, it is naturally resistant to squash vine borers. One of the finest long-season storage squashes, keeping reliably for 6 months or more in a cool, dry space. Growing Guide Botanic Name Cucurbita moschata Life Cycle Annual Maturity 100 to 115 days Sun Full sun Plant Spacing 4-5 ft in-row with rows 6-8 ft apart, or hills 6-8 ft apart (long vines) Sowing Depth 1" Vine Habit Long vine Fruit Weight 10-20 lbs Fruit Color Tan/cream, orange flesh Best For Storage, cooking, soup Frost Hardy No Start Indoors Yes, 3 weeks before last frost Container Friendly No Disease & Pest Resistance Vine borer resistant (C. moschata) Also known as: Pennsylvania Dutch crookneck squash, Long Crookneck SKU: APP-SEED-MOS-PADTCH-10 History & Origin Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck is one of the oldest documented squash varieties in North America, grown by Pennsylvania Dutch communities since the 18th century. Its distinctive elongated, curved neck was a functional trait, the long, tapered neck stores more flesh, and the thick rinds protect the fruit through months of winter storage. Its lineage traces to Pennsylvania German and Amish family farms in southeastern Pennsylvania, and the variety is closely related to the Canada Crookneck squash introduced to the seed trade in 1834. In the Kitchen The sweet, fine-grained orange flesh is ideal for hearty soups, pies, and roasting. The neck section is largely seedless, making it extremely efficient to process. Cube and roast with brown butter and sage, or slow-cook into a deeply flavored squash bisque. The sheer size of a mature fruit means one plant can feed a family for months. Related Reading · Kansas Planting Calendar 🌱 Browse all vine borer resistant varieties → 🌻 See our Kansas growing guide → Will it ripen before frost? Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck needs 100 to 115 days from sowing. In a typical Newton, Kansas Zone 6b season the first fall frost arrives between October 10 and 20, so direct sow by about June 8 to finish with a two week cushion. Planting later, or gardening in a different zone? Check your own planting window .