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Crookneck squash are of the soft shelled or summer squash
variety. Soft summer type squash are picked when somewhat
immature, with seeds small to non-existence. When purchasing
Crookneck squash, look for squash with a nice lemon yellow
color, 4" to 6" long squash that are heavy for
their size. The rind should be tender and smooth. There should be no
bruises or soft spots. The flesh should be light yellow to
cream in color and is loaded with Vitamin C. Crookneck
squash is low in calories at 25 calories per cup served. All
squash is loaded with fiber.
Crookneck squash should be stored in cool dry areas of the
storeroom, 42 to 48 degrees F. best with 70 to 75% humidity.
Here is a list of Yellow Crookneck squash recipes and other squash
information"
http://dansgardenshop.com/gardenshop/golcrooksqua.html
http://www.humeseeds.com/sqshcnk.htm
http://mucus.com/recipes/stuffed_yellow_crookneck_squash.html
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