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'Horn of Plenty' Squash - Summer |
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Yellow
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Hybrid. Yellow crookneck type. Plants bear 5- to 7-inch fruit with thick necks and bulbous ends. Best picked at 6 inches.
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45-50
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (5.0 Stars)
Taste: (4.7 Stars)
Yield: (5.0 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (5.0 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 3
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KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 12/22/2008 by
Marlingardener
- An experienced gardener
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Falls, Texas, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| We had four Horn of Plenty plants, and that was plenty! They started bearing early here in Central Texas, and went right through until the drought hit in August. We gave HoP to neigbors and had plenty for us to eat and to freeze. Strong plants with disease resistance bore squash reliably, and even if I missed one or two in picking and they got past the recommended size of 6" or so, they were still very tasty and tender with a small seed cavity. HoP has become a standard for our garden. |
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Reviewed on 09/12/2007 by
astraea
- An intermediate gardener
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Lehigh, Pennsylvania, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| I've grown this for several years, always with good results. Very nice flavor and texture. Very productive (this year I harvested 50 squashes from one plant). |
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Reviewed on 05/12/2006 by
farmerdill
- An experienced gardener
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Richmond, Georgia, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| Simply the best yellow crookneck I have grown to date. Great yields, uniform quality. Flavor is not quite as good as the ancient Giant Summer Crookneck, but more than makes up for in production. |
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