Squash

1957 All-America Selections Winner! 60 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Black Beauty Zucchini Squash. This early-maturing bush plant produces high yields of straight, dark green zucchini. The outer surface is very smooth. It is best when harvested when the squash is 8" long. This is an improved variety over the old Black Zucchini. This bush plant is suitable for smaller gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 7370. An heirloom variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

81 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Bonbon Squash. This semi bush plant produces high yields of 4 lb green buttercup squash. The deep creamy orange is extremely sweet and is as sweet as candy. Great storage variety. Suitable for small gardens as vines spread only 8 ft. A variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

100 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Bush Delicata Squash. This compact plant produces excellent yields of 4" wide by 8" long green striped oblong squash. It has rich, deep golden orange flesh. The taste is similar to that of a sweet potato. This variety has a smaller seed cavity and thicker walls than other Delicata varieties. The squash has a long shelf life, up to 4 months, meaning you can enjoy it well into the winter months. This bush plant spreads only 36" and is suitable for small gardens. Space them closer together for higher yields. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, and market growers. Also known as Cornell's Bush Delicata Squash and Sweet Potato Squash. Molly Jahn and George Moriarty developed a variety at Cornell University. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 612977. A variety from the USA. A winter squash variety. Disease Resistant: PM.

65 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Caserta Zucchini Squash. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of 16" long grayish green zucchini squash with dark green stripes. It has creamy flesh and is very flavorful. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5231. A variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

Cream of the Crop Squash

Early Butternut Squash

1938 All-America Selections Winner! 48 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Early Prolific Straightneck Squash. This early maturing plant produces high yields of creamy-yellow, slightly club-shaped squash. This is a quality squash. It is best when harvested when 7" long or smaller. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5232. An heirloom variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

42 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Eight Ball Squash. This early maturing plant produces heavy yields of 4" round summer squash. This zucchini squash has shiny, speckled green colors and is the size of a billiard ball. It produces all season long. This gourmet squash is great for stuffing or grilling. You can also use it as a bowl and scoop out the seeds, and fill it with dip or salad. It is best when harvested when the squash fruit is 2 to 3" in diameter. The plant vines are 3 feet long, making it ideal for small gardens. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 630937. A variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

1942 All-America Selections Winner! 57 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Fordhook Zucchini Squash. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of 8 to 12" long zucchini. The squash is dark green and is straight to slightly curved. Its flesh is creamy white, tender, and very tasty. Best harvested when 5" to 7" long. It was originally bred at Burpee’s Fordhook Farm. It remains popular for home gardens due to its reliability, high yields, and excellent flavor. It freezes well, too. Also known as Fordhook Summer Squash. A favorite in the Southwest of the United States and Mexico. Heat Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5225. An heirloom variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

1966 All-America Selections Winner! 85 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Gold Nugget Squash. This bush plant produces good yields of 1 to 3 lb pumpkin-shaped buttercup squash. It was originally bred by North Dakota State University as a sweet potato substitute for short-season areas. The orange flesh is very sweet and used as a substitute for sweet potatoes. It is usually steamed or baked and added to soups, stews, curries, and desserts. It keeps well, too. Plant close together, and it can be a real space saver. Also known as Golden Nugget Squash. Suitable for small gardens. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 29618. A variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

50 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Gold Rush Squash. This early maturing compact plant produces good yields of 10" long, brilliant golden yellow zucchini squash. Its creamy white flesh is delicious. They may be picked young for gourmet dishes, or they may be allowed to reach full size, and the flavor remains the same. The squash has waxy skin, creating a nice protective barrier against insects. Each plant will occupy only about four square feet. Squash lovers should try this variety at least once. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

1982 All-America Selections Winner! 49 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Peter Pan Squash. It is a popular hybrid variety of pattypan summer squash. It’s known for being meatier and sweeter than many other pattypan squash, with a compact bush habit that makes it great for smaller gardens or containers. The plant produces heavy yields of 3" diameter light green scallop squash. This gourmet miniature patty pan squash is meatier than most patty pans and has a distinctive, delicious, sweet flavor. It is one of the best scallop squash varieties on the market. You can pick over a long period. This bush plant takes little space, making it ideal for small gardens. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, and market growers. A variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

Sunshine Squash

Sweet Mama Squash

Table King Squash

Table Queen Squash

Tahitian Butternut Squash

Waltham Butternut Squash