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Yellow Straightneck Squash

Inventory, 22 lbs : 4.15
This item was last sold on : 02/23/21

• 117 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.

Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.)	La Jolla CA	619-808-4087
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
Harumama	San Diego CA	619-269-7122
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd	La Jolla CA	858-776-3246
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Town & Country Cold Prep	San Diego CA	619-291-7131
Pier Cafe 2021	San Diego CA	619-232-7277
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Cowgirl Q	San Diego CA	858-586-1717
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000

the other 97...

Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
St. Paul's Senior Services	San Diego CA	619-806-2076
Pitchers	San Diego CA	858-472-1251
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Sabuku Sushi	San Diego CA
Casino Inn Bar & Grill	Alpine CA	619-445-9581
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Casero Taqueria	Carlsbad CA	760-533-4997
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Kensington Cafe	San Diego CA	619-684-0044
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Gyrogrill	San Diego CA	857-719-2109
Local Greens	Solana Beach CA	858-504-0332
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Bella Vista Social Club & Cafe	La Jolla CA	858-534-9624
Himitsu	La Jolla CA	858-345-0220
Jo's Mission Hills Diner	San Diego CA	619-417-3801
Marriott Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-369-6029
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Quality Coast Inc	San Diego CA	619-734-1114
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
Alexander's on 30th	San Diego CA	619-281-2539
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
The Mission : North Park	San Diego CA	619-379-2233
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-756-2471
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Harumama Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-999-4073
Edgewater Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-7581
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Hapi Fish Restaurant	Encinitas CA	760-452-7245
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company	San Diego CA	619-683-7787
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Pop Pie Co. (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-414-8495
Viejas Casino Hotel Kitchen	Alpine CA	702-401-0455
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-204-3666
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Bernini's Bistro	La Jolla CA	858-454-5013
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-306-8963
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474
Voltaire Beach House	San Diego CA	619-574-6878
Marriott Courtyard Old Town	San Diego CA	619-260-8500
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Fish Market Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-755-2277
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
St. Paul's Plaza	Chula Vista CA	619-788-8570
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	858-342-5495
Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Surf Side Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-507-0891
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
The Palate	Chula Vista CA	619-240-2716
Landinis Pizzeria	San Diego CA	619-238-3502
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Ciccia Osteria	San Diego CA	619-674-4069
Park 101	Carlsbad CA
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	858-531-8677
Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta	San Diego CA	510-512-2213
Open Gym-Craft Meals	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Local Greens Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-487-9346
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
The Bier Garden	Encinitas CA	760-632-2437
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
The Spot 2021	La Jolla CA	958-459-0800
The Mission : Downtown	San Diego CA	619-379-2233
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Yellow Straightneck Squash. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Evolving Table		Healthy Summer Squash Casserole
Southern Bite		Squash Fritters
Running In A Skirt		Grilled Vegetable Buddha Bowl
Cooking Classy		Summer Squash Corn Chowder
Cierra's Country Life		Squash Croquettes
Domestic Superhero		Grilled Veggie French Onion Flatbreads
Vegan Huggs		Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup
Cooking with Curls		Grilled Summer Squash Pizza
Spicy Southern Kitchen		Squash Puppies
Eggs On Sunday		Summer Vegetable Pancakes with Basil Chive Cream

the other 26...

Fearless Dining		Easy Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheddar Pancakes
Running In A Skirt		Honey Balsamic Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad
The Kitchen is My Playground		Marinated Summer Vegetable Salad
Add a Pinch		Squash Casserole
Chase Blackwell		Stuffed Summer Squash
Little House Living		Yellow Squash Cheddar Biscuit
A Few Shortcuts		Parmesan Squash Chips
Creative Culinary		Lemony Summer Squash Bread
Half Baked Harvest		Grilled Zucchini Gyros with Sundried Tomato Tzatziki Sauce
Delish Knowledge		Roasted Vegetable Pitas with Romesco Sauce
Sally's Baking Addiction		Crustless Veggie Quiche
Healthy Recipes		Yellow Squash Fritters
The Seaside Baker		Yellow Squash Cakes with an Herb Studded Sour Cream
Jam Hands		Cheesy Squash Casserole
House of Nash Eats		Fried Yellow Squash
Cookie and Kate		Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
From A Chef's Kitchen		Quinoa Tabbouleh with Grilled Vegetables
The Stay at Home Chef		The Best Squash Casserole
Pinch My Salt		Grilled Yellow Squash with Fresh Dill Vinaigrette and Feta
Diethood...The Eating Effect		Garlic Parmesan Yellow Squash Chips
Low Carb Yum		Taco Stuffed Peppers and Yellow Squash
Foodie Crush		Zucchini and Fresh Corn Farmers Market Salad with Lemon-Basil vinaigrette
Emily Kyle Nutrition		Garden Harvest Veggie Pesto Skewers
Add a Pinch		Squash & Onions
Evolving Table		Roasted Vegetable Pasta Bake
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Zucchini Carpaccio

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

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 279 days ago, 5/21/20
Sharer's comments : Summer squashes are here at Specialty Produce!

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Central market of Athens Greece Y-14

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 513 days ago, 10/01/19
Sharer's comments : Yellow courgette! 🌟

Central market of Athens - Greece

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Central market of Athens Y 12-13-14-15-16-17
00302104831874

www.naturesfesh.gr

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 611 days ago, 6/25/19
Sharer's comments : Courgette Yellow 🤩