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Yellow Straightneck Squash

Inventory, 22 lbs : 9.97
This item was last sold on : 06/01/20

• 99 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.

Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-851-4091
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Quality Coast Inc	San Diego CA	619-443-9192
Harumama Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-999-4073
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-436-5236
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Lola 55	San Diego CA	619-727-9282
The Bier Garden	Encinitas CA	760-632-2437
Fish Market Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-755-2277
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd	La Jolla CA	858-776-3246
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-657-6473
Medina family	San Diego CA	619-295-3172

the other 79...

Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar	Oceanside CA	619-297-3100
Silver Gate Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-888-1214
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Smoking Gun	San Diego CA	619-276-6700
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-543-2764
Casino Inn Bar & Grill	Alpine CA	619-445-9581
Hilton Garden Inn	San Diego CA	858-720-9500
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
Oside Kitchen Collaborative	Oceanside CA	760-707-8108
Farmers Bottega	San Diego CA	619-458-9929
Barbarraza Group	Chula Vista CA	619-719-8996
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Landinis Pizzeria	San Diego CA	619-238-3502
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Jimmy O's	Del Mar CA	858-350-3732
Raki Raki (Little Italy)	San Diego CA	858-302-6405
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Third Corner Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-223-2700
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Ebisu Sushi Bar	San Diego CA	619-297-3119
Casero Taqueria	Carlsbad CA	760-845-3346
Local Greens Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-487-9346
Pitchers	San Diego CA	858-484-3777
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
InterContinental San Diego	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Liberty Call Distilling	San Diego CA	619-630-1240
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
Peohes	Coronado CA	619-437-4474
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Eclipse Chocolate	San Diego CA	619-578-2984
Local Greens	Solana Beach CA	858-504-0332
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company	San Diego CA	619-683-7787
Cow by Bear	San Diego CA	415-565-9989
Pala Mesa Resort	Fallbrook CA	706-728-5881
Ki's Kitchen Commissary	VISTA CA	760-438-8606
Harumama	San Diego CA	619-269-7122
Alexander's on 30th	San Diego CA	619-281-2539
Jo's Mission Hills Diner	San Diego CA	619-417-3801
WOM San Diego Foodservice	Oceanside CA	619-203-7401
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Himitsu	La Jolla CA	858-345-0220
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
The Spot	San Diego CA	858-459-0800
Mission Ave Bar and Grill	Oceanside CA	760-637-2222
Martinis above Fourth	San Diego CA	619-241-2622
Dynamic Nutrition	San Diego CA	619-296-3172
Sabuku Sushi	San Diego CA	619-281-9700
Jake's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-2002
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Siamo Napoli	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.)	La Jolla CA	858-699-4129
Pop Pie Co.	San Diego CA	619-900-4743
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Reata Glen	Mission Viejo CA	949-545-2250
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393
Creme de la Crepe	San Diego CA	310-483-2346
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	702-683-7590
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-756-2471
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Yellow Straightneck Squash. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Evolving Table		Roasted Vegetable Pasta Bake
Half Baked Harvest		Grilled Zucchini Gyros with Sundried Tomato Tzatziki Sauce
Add a Pinch		Squash & Onions
Emily Kyle Nutrition		Garden Harvest Veggie Pesto Skewers
Domestic Superhero		Grilled Veggie French Onion Flatbreads
Cierra's Country Life		Squash Croquettes
Add a Pinch		Squash Casserole
Spicy Southern Kitchen		Squash Puppies
Evolving Table		Healthy Summer Squash Casserole
Low Carb Yum		Taco Stuffed Peppers and Yellow Squash

the other 26...

Jam Hands		Cheesy Squash Casserole
Creative Culinary		Lemony Summer Squash Bread
Healthy Recipes		Yellow Squash Fritters
Cooking with Curls		Grilled Summer Squash Pizza
House of Nash Eats		Fried Yellow Squash
Delish Knowledge		Roasted Vegetable Pitas with Romesco Sauce
Cookie and Kate		Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
Southern Bite		Squash Fritters
Foodie Crush		Zucchini and Fresh Corn Farmers Market Salad with Lemon-Basil vinaigrette
The Seaside Baker		Yellow Squash Cakes with an Herb Studded Sour Cream
Eggs On Sunday		Summer Vegetable Pancakes with Basil Chive Cream
Diethood...The Eating Effect		Garlic Parmesan Yellow Squash Chips
Vegan Huggs		Creamy Vegan Potato Leek Soup
A Few Shortcuts		Parmesan Squash Chips
Fearless Dining		Easy Gluten Free Cauliflower Cheddar Pancakes
Chase Blackwell		Stuffed Summer Squash
Sally's Baking Addiction		Crustless Veggie Quiche
Pinch My Salt		Grilled Yellow Squash with Fresh Dill Vinaigrette and Feta
From A Chef's Kitchen		Quinoa Tabbouleh with Grilled Vegetables
The Kitchen is My Playground		Marinated Summer Vegetable Salad
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Zucchini Carpaccio
The Stay at Home Chef		The Best Squash Casserole
Running In A Skirt		Honey Balsamic Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad
Running In A Skirt		Grilled Vegetable Buddha Bowl
Cooking Classy		Summer Squash Corn Chowder
Little House Living		Yellow Squash Cheddar Biscuit

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

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 12 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 245 days ago, 10/01/19
Sharer's comments : Yellow courgette! 🌟

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

www.naturesfesh.gr

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 343 days ago, 6/25/19
Sharer's comments : Courgette Yellow 🤩