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Gentry Squash

Gentry Hybrid Squash F1

$399
  • Gentry Squash - Gold-standard for crookneck squash varieties.
  • High-yielding hybrid that performs well under stress.
  • Buttery-yellow fruits with a smooth texture.
  • Seed garden label included in seed pack.
  • C. pepo.
  • 45 days to maturity.
Treatment: Untreated

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Description

Gentry Squash is a hybrid, summer squash variety that is widely-considered the gold standard for crookneck squash varieties. Plants produce continuous loads of buttery-yellow fruits that have a semi-crookneck appearance a smooth texture. This is the most productive crookneck squash variety we've found. It produces well under stressful growing conditions and can be succession planted throughout the summer months. Fruits are best harvested at 5-6" long, but may be harvested smaller for a more tender texture. This is a great variety for frying, steaming, sautéing, squash casserole and any other squash dish you can imagine!

Growing Information

Squash may be direct seeded or transplanted, although we highly recommend direct seeding. To ensure a good stand, we recommend planting squash Seeds every 12" along the intended row. Once plants emerge, thin plants to one every 2 feet. Squash can be susceptible to plant diseases like downy mildew and powdery mildew if leaves receive excess moisture. As a result, we recommend using drip irrigation on squash to reduce plant moisture and feed plants more effectively. During periods of heavy rainfall, using a fungicide like Liquid Copper can help to alleviate disease pressure as well.

Squash are a crop that will require multiple harvests throughout the growing season. Regardless of variety, squash will have better flavor and texture when harvested on the small end of the spectrum. We recommend harvesting every 2-3 days to ensure no fruits become too large and unpalatable. When squash plants cease production, remove the plants from the garden to prevent any fungal spores from overwintering and becoming a problem in future years. Proper crop rotation is extremely important with all squash varieties to reduce disease and pest pressure.

Seed garden label included in seed pack.

Gentry Squash Planting Information

Planting Method: direct seed

When to Plant: after last frost

Planting Depth: 1/2"

Seed Spacing: 18-24"

Row Spacing: 5-6'

Days to Maturity: 45

Disease Resistance: None

Be sure to check out our Summer Squash Growing Guide to learn more tips & tricks on successfully growing summer squash.