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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, sautƩed 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.
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Feast on This Culinary & Event Production | San Diego CA | 858-597-0740 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Et Fresh | San Diegp CA | 510-910-2298 |
| St. Paul's Villa | San Diego CA | 619-232-2996 |
| Soda & Swine Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-501-9989 |
| Royale | San Diego CA | 512-230-9524 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| The Mission : North Park | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| The Miller's Table | Oceanside CA | 310-694-4091 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Town & Country Banquet | San Diego CA | 8002219730 |
| BeerFish | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Volcano Rabbit | San Diego CA | 619-232-8226 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Absolution by the Sea | La Jolla CA | 760-504-6075 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Midway | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The LOT (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-987-9537 |
| Miho Faculty Club | La Jolla CA | 619-323-2866 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Prepkitchen San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-798-8778 |
| The Land & Water Company | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5263 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Maretalia Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Jimmy O's | Del Mar CA | 858-350-3732 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Catalina Resources | San Diego CA | 619-297-9797 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Ciro's - Market SB, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-696-0946 |
| West Steak and Seafood | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-9100 |
| Come On In Cafe High Bluff | San Diego CA | 858-350-5538 |
| Seasons of La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-456-8619 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 2 | Vista CA | 760-630-4311 |
| Local Greens Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-487-9346 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Dublin Square | San Diego CA | 619-239-5818 |
| Come On In Paseo | San Diego CA | 858-523-0221 |
| The Patio Marketplace Spectrum | Irvine CA | |
| San Diego Natural History Museum | San Diego CA | 619-255-0216 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 8776742244 |
| The Patio on Goldfinch (Mission Hills) | San Diego CA | 619-501-5090 |
| The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
| Bao Beach | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| The LOT (Liberty Station) | San Diego CA | 619-987-9537 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Cow by Bear | San Diego CA | 415-565-9989 |
| Urban Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Pop Pie Co. | San Diego CA | 619-900-4743 |
| Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Fireside by The Patio | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Churchill's Pub and Grille | San Marcos CA | 760-471-8773 |
| The Patio Marketplace Intersect | Irvine CA | 858-270-9900 |
| The Florence | San Diego CA | 858-433-1545 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Bread & Cie Bakery | San Diego CA | 619-688-1788 |
| Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
| Rustic Root Brunch | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Amicis Ristobar | San Diego CA | 858-847-2740 |
| Illusions Theatre | San Diego CA | 760-500-2378 |
| Searcher | San Diego CA | 619-226-2403 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Prepkitchen Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-7737 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Legoland Hotel 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-5601 |
| Capri Blu | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Hilton Mission Bay | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-663-9916 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Aztec Shops Warehouse | San Diego CA | 619-594-7641 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Handlery Hotel & Resort | San Diego CA | 619-298-0511 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Vue | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Bagby Beer Company | Oceanside CA | 760-505-3445 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Smoking Gun | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9576 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| The Mission : Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| The Patio Marketplace | San Diego CA | 858-270-9900 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Curbside Eatery & Drinkery | La Mesa CA | 619-995-2279 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Food of Joy | San Diego CA | 858-531-6616 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Urge Gastropub (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-555-5555 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-241-2622 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Clambake Catering | San Diego CA | 858-220-9247 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Bivouac Ciderworks | San Diego CA | 816-809-5193 |
| The Mission : Mission Beach | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Pantai Inn | La Jolla CA | 858-224-7600 |
| Donovan's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-450-6666 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Cowgirl Q | San Diego CA | 858-586-1717 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Backyard Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Brothers' Provisions | San Diego CA | 855-850-2767 |
| Town & Country Terrace Cafe & Market | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619 326 8895 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Harumama | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
| The Greenspot Salad Co. | San Diego CA | 858-587-2585 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619-764-5475 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Creme de la Crepe | San Diego CA | 310-483-2346 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Harumama Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-999-4073 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Hapi Fish Restaurant | Encinitas CA | 760-452-7245 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Donovan's Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-237-9700 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| The Greenspot Salad-4sRanch | San Diego CA | 619-865-0386 |
| Decoy Dockside Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-653-3230 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering | San Diego CA | 858-350-2700 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Sorority Cuisine - SAE | San Diego CA | 310-402-6195 |
| Toast Catering | san diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
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Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 61 days ago, 6/25/19 Sharer's comments : Courgette Yellow š¤© First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 502 days ago, 4/10/18 Sharer's comments : Yellow Straightneck Squash spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
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Whole Foods Market - Interbay
Near Seattle, Washington, United States2001 15th Avenue W, Seattle 98119 206-352-5440 About 602 days ago, 12/31/17 Sharer's comments : Yellow Straightneck Squash spotted at Whole Foods Market. Throw some Organic Straight Neck Yellow Squash next to roasted eggplant on a sandwich or into your lasagna ;) |
