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Yellow Straightneck Squash

Inventory, 22 lbs : 22.80
This item was last sold on : 11/28/20

• 120 Featured Restaurants

• 36 Recipe Ideas

• 3 Sharess

Description/Taste

Yellow Straightneck squash has thin glossy skin which can vary from a light butter yellow to a bright lemon yellow. Yellow Straightneck squash closely resembles the yellow crookneck squash with a tapering cylinder shape, but unlike the crookneck does not have a curved neck. The skin may be pebbled with bumps or smooth, encasing a paler yellow or white flesh. For best flavor and texture the squash should be harvested when five to six inches in length or less. It offers a classic summer squash flavor; mild with nuances of black pepper and nuts and a slightly buttery flavor when cooked.

Seasons/Availability

Yellow Straightneck squash is available year-round with a peak season in the summer months.

Current Facts

Yellow Straightneck squash is a summer variety of squash and botanically a part of Cucurbita Pepo. Also known as early prolific Straightneck or simply yellow summer squash it is predominately grown and utilized in North America. Similar to the yellow crookneck, it can be harvested when immature at its baby squash stage or left to mature on the vine to a full sized summer squash. Compared to the crookneck squash, the Yellow Straightneck and the green zucchini are more successful in the commercial marketplace as a result of their ease to pack and ship without risk of neck breakage.

Nutritional Value

Yellow Straightneck squash contains carotenoids which gives the squash its signature yellow hue and acts as antioxidants in the human body. Additionally, they contain lutein, which has been shown to aid in healthy eyes and can help prevent buildup of plaque in arteries. The Yellow Crookneck squash is also a source of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, folate, fiber and bio-available copper.

Applications

The Yellow Straightneck is a classic summer squash and can be used both raw and cooked in recipes that call for zucchini or summer squash. When sliced thin it can be layered into lasagna, enchiladas and ratatouille or utilized raw in salads and carpaccio. Grate and add to coleslaw, quick breads and pancakes. Sliced into rounds or lengthwise it can be steamed, grilled, roasted, sautéed or breaded and deep fried. Larger squashes are perfect for halving, hollowing slightly and stuffing with meats, cheeses and starches. Cooked squash can also be pureed to make sauces and soups. Its flavor pairs well with summer vegetables such as tomato, eggplant, corn, shelling beans, peppers, toasted nuts, fresh herbs such as oregano, parsley and basil, roasted chicken, shellfish and cheeses such as ricotta, parmesan and feta. To store, keep Yellow Straightneck squash refrigerated and use within five to seven days.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

In the United States the Yellow Straightneck squash was selected as a 1938 All American Selections winner. A non-profit organization, All American Selections, has reviewed seed grown vegetables and flowers since 1932 in an effort to introduce new and easy to grow, high quality items to the commercial marketplace.

Geography/History

Yellow Straightneck squash is believed to have come about as an offspring of the yellow crookneck squash. Studies on squash DNA done by Vegetable Crop Research Scientist Dr. Harry Paris indicate that the Straightneck squash was a result of an out-crossing of a cultivator of the crookneck group with a cultivator of the acorn group. The Yellow Straightneck was first introduced in 1938 by Ferry Morse, the oldest seed company in the United States. Prior to the development of the zucchini the Yellow straightneck and crookneck were the two most popular types of summer squash grown in North America. Like many summer squashes the Yellow Straightneck is easy to grow and will be a prolific fruiter provided it is given ample sun exposure and grown in well-drained soil.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Marriott Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-369-6029
Ciccia Osteria	San Diego CA	619-674-4069
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Dynamic Nutrition	San Diego CA	619-296-3172
St. Paul's Plaza	Chula Vista CA	619-239-6900
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Hapi Fish Restaurant	Encinitas CA	760-452-7245
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Pop Pie Co. (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-414-8495
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Sabuku Sushi	San Diego CA	619-281-9700
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-458-9929

the other 100...

St. Paul's Senior Services	San Diego CA	619-239-3527
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Harumama Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-999-4073
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
Town & Country Cold Prep	San Diego CA	619-291-7131
Cafe Topes	Carlsbad CA	760-717-3011
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Landinis Pizzeria	San Diego CA	619-238-3502
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-550-5412
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-543-2764
Harumama	San Diego CA	619-269-7122
Dan Gonzales Inc.	San Diego CA	858-922-0522
The Mission : Mission Beach	San Diego CA	858-488-9060
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Cafe Madeline	San Diego CA	619-723-5845
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Pitchers	San Diego CA	858-484-3777
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
333 Pacific	Oceanside CA	760-433-3333
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Local Greens Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-487-9346
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Casero Taqueria	Carlsbad CA	760-845-3346
Salad Style	San Diego CA	619-255-6731
The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
Jo's Mission Hills Diner	San Diego CA	619-417-3801
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Rabbit Hole	San Diego CA	619-255-4653
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
The Spot	San Diego CA	858-459-0800
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.)	La Jolla CA	858-699-4129
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Orens Fine Foods	San Diego CA	510-910-2298
Searcher	San Diego CA	619-226-2403
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Alexander's on 30th	San Diego CA	619-281-2539
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Kensington Cafe	San Diego CA	619-640-0494
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd	La Jolla CA	858-776-3246
Park 101	Carlsbad CA	619-308-6500
Quality Coast Inc	San Diego CA	619-734-1114
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
The Corner Drafthouse	San Diego CA	619-255-2631
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company	San Diego CA	619-683-7787
Local Greens	Solana Beach CA	858-504-0332
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
The Mission : North Park	San Diego CA	619-220-8992
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta	San Diego CA	510-512-2213
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-436-5236
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar)	San Diego CA	858-736-5733
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Casino Inn Bar & Grill	Alpine CA	619-445-9581
Himitsu	La Jolla CA	858-345-0220
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Vagabond Sportfishing Inc.	San Diego CA	619-993-9575
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Blade 1936	Oceanside CA	760-231-1456
The Mission : Downtown	San Diego CA	619-232-7662
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Seasoned Catering and Events	San Diego CA	619-246-4909
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	858-342-5495
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-756-2471
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Agave Coffee and Cafe	Chula Vista CA	619-427-2250
Gyrogrill	San Diego CA	857-719-2109
Smoking Gun	San Diego CA	619-276-6700
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Revolution Roasters	Oceanside CA	760-330-6827
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Yellow Straightneck Squash. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Delish Knowledge		Roasted Vegetable Pitas with Romesco Sauce
Spicy Southern Kitchen		Squash Puppies
Low Carb Yum		Taco Stuffed Peppers and Yellow Squash
Domestic Superhero		Grilled Veggie French Onion Flatbreads
Evolving Table		Healthy Summer Squash Casserole
Jam Hands		Cheesy Squash Casserole
Pinch My Salt		Grilled Yellow Squash with Fresh Dill Vinaigrette and Feta
Emily Kyle Nutrition		Garden Harvest Veggie Pesto Skewers
Cookie and Kate		Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
The Stay at Home Chef		The Best Squash Casserole

the other 26...

The Seaside Baker		Yellow Squash Cakes with an Herb Studded Sour Cream
Healthy Recipes		Yellow Squash Fritters
Evolving Table		Roasted Vegetable Pasta Bake
Chase Blackwell		Stuffed Summer Squash
Cooking with Curls		Grilled Summer Squash Pizza
Eggs On Sunday		Summer Vegetable Pancakes with Basil Chive Cream
Fearless Dining		Easy Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheddar Pancakes
Vegan Huggs		Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup
Add a Pinch		Squash Casserole
Diethood...The Eating Effect		Garlic Parmesan Yellow Squash Chips
Cooking Classy		Summer Squash Corn Chowder
Half Baked Harvest		Grilled Zucchini Gyros with Sundried Tomato Tzatziki Sauce
From A Chef's Kitchen		Quinoa Tabbouleh with Grilled Vegetables
Foodie Crush		Zucchini and Fresh Corn Farmers Market Salad with Lemon-Basil vinaigrette
Running In A Skirt		Honey Balsamic Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad
Little House Living		Yellow Squash Cheddar Biscuit
The Kitchen is My Playground		Marinated Summer Vegetable Salad
Add a Pinch		Squash & Onions
Creative Culinary		Lemony Summer Squash Bread
Southern Bite		Squash Fritters
A Few Shortcuts		Parmesan Squash Chips
House of Nash Eats		Fried Yellow Squash
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Zucchini Carpaccio
Cierra's Country Life		Squash Croquettes
Sally's Baking Addiction		Crustless Veggie Quiche
Running In A Skirt		Grilled Vegetable Buddha Bowl

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Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 192 days ago, 5/21/20
Sharer's comments : Summer squashes are here at Specialty Produce!

Central market of Athens Greece 🇬🇷

Nature fresh SA
Central market of Athens Greece Y-14

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 425 days ago, 10/01/19
Sharer's comments : Yellow courgette! 🌟

Central market of Athens - Greece

Nature’s Fresh IKE
Central market of Athens Y 12-13-14-15-16-17
00302104831874

www.naturesfesh.gr

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 523 days ago, 6/25/19
Sharer's comments : Courgette Yellow 🤩