Tempest Organic Yellow Summer Squash brings standout eating quality to the classic yellow crookneck. Fruits are a rich golden yellow with distinctive ridges and subtle striping, best harvested young for the firm, buttery texture this variety is known for.

In the kitchen, Tempest holds its shape and color through all kinds of cooking grilling, roasting, braising, even pickling which makes it an easy favorite when summer squash starts coming in fast. Plants have a more open habit and softer spines for easier harvesting.

Note: This variety carries the precocious yellow gene, which can cause some yellowing in the leaves that may look like virus symptoms. Its normal, and plants grow and perform as expected.

For the most consistent quality, harvest often and consider succession plantings every 23 weeks.

How to Sow

1. Direct sow after the last frost.
   

2. Sow seeds 1 inch deep in fertile, well-draining soil.
   

3. Provide full sun for best growth.
   

4. Space plants 1824 inches apart in rows 6 feet apart.
   

5. Harvest young at 46 inches for the best flavor and texture.
   

Growing Details

Sun: Full sun
Plant Type: Annual
Spacing: 1824 inches
Days to Maturity: From direct seeding
USDA Certified Organic

What Youll Receive

Packet containing 25 organic seeds.