{"product_id":"squash-summer-yellow-organic","title":"Squash Summer Yellow (Organic)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow summer squash\u003c\/strong\u003e is a type of summer squash (\u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e) with bright yellow skin, tender flesh, and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is harvested young while the skin is still soft and edible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eKey characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yellow skin (smooth or slightly bumpy\/warty). Two main shapes:\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrookneck\u003c\/strong\u003e — curved or bent neck with a bulbous base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraightneck\u003c\/strong\u003e — more cylindrical or tapered, without the curve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture \u0026amp; flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thin edible skin, soft pale flesh, mild and slightly sweet (similar to zucchini but often a bit seedier).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize at harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Best when small to medium (usually 5–8 inches long); larger ones become tougher and more seedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e: Peak in summer; available year-round in many markets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCommon types\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow Crookneck (the classic curved variety)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow Straightneck (easier to slice evenly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow or golden zucchini (more cylindrical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome yellow pattypan\/scallop varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCulinary uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt is very versatile and often used interchangeably with zucchini. Common preparations include sautéing, grilling, roasting, steaming, frying, or using raw in salads. It works well in casseroles, stir-fries, soups, and baked dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: “Yellow squash” usually means these soft-skinned summer types. It is distinct from hard-skinned yellow winter squash (such as certain acorn or banana squash varieties).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrient Farm Fruit is produced with the highest levels of farming stewardship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nutrient Farm","offers":[{"title":"Tempest (Organic) \/ Each","offer_id":49278411637044,"sku":"FR079","price":1.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tempest (Organic) \/ 1\/2 Bushel","offer_id":49278411669812,"sku":"FR079-1\/2B","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yellowfin (Organic) \/ Each","offer_id":49231017476404,"sku":"FR076","price":1.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yellowfin (Organic) \/ 1\/2 Bushel","offer_id":49231018656052,"sku":"FR076-1\/2B","price":27.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3166\/9556\/files\/soil-grown-zucchini-901219.webp?v=1728945938","url":"https:\/\/www.nutrientfarm.com\/products\/squash-summer-yellow-organic","provider":"Nutrient Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}