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 Seeds produce abundant yields of 4-inch wide by 8-inch long green-striped oblong squash with rich, deep golden-orange flesh. This compact bush variety offers a delicious sweet potato-like flavor, a smaller seed cavity, and thicker flesh than traditional Delicata squash. The plants spread only 36 inches, making them ideal for small gardens, raised beds, and intensive planting for higher yields. The fruits store well for up to 4 months, allowing you to enjoy fresh winter squash long after harvest. Also known as Cornell's Bush Delicata Squash and Sweet Potato Squash, this variety was developed by Molly Jahn and George Moriarty at Cornell University. Listed by the United States Department of Agriculture (PI 612977). A premium winter squash variety from the USA with resistance to Powdery Mildew (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.

75 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Cream of the Crop Squash. This bush plant produces high yields of 3 lb acorn squash. The squash has creamy white skin and golden cream flesh and has excellent baking qualities. It is great to pick small and use as a summer squash, or can be left to ripen and used for winter storage. Stores well. This bush plant is suitable for small gardens. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, and market growers. A variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

85 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Early Butternut Squash. The plant produces very high yields of 2 to 2 ½ lb yellowish butternut squash. The squash has a small seed cavity. The deep reddish orange flesh has a nutty and extremely sweet flavor. The flesh has a firm texture that does not become mushy or watery in baking or when pureed to make pies and soups. Stores well. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 698734, A variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

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 seeds. 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.

95 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Sunshine Squash. This compact plant produces good yields of 3 to 4 lb bright reddish orange squash with thin tan stripes. It is perhaps the best eating quality of any winter squash. It has sweet, nutty flesh that is completely smooth and stringless. The creamy, sweet flavor flesh is brought out well when the fruit is baked, steamed, or even microwaved. Excellent for baking, mashing, and making pies. A very attractive gourmet squash. The short vines need 6 to 8 feet in a full sun garden. This variety was developed from a cross between two different orange varieties. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, and market growers. A variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

Sweet Mama Squash

85 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Table King Squash Seeds. This compact bush plant produces high yields of 2 lb dark gray green acorn squash. The orange flesh is never stringy and very flavorful. Excellent baked, stuffed, sliced, fried, roasted, or steamed. The squash is a fantastic keeper, and its flavor even improves during storage. This variety is regarded as one of the most prolific winter squash available, yielding as many as 8 squash per plant. It is perfect for small home gardens as it only grows around 3 ft in diameter. Suitable for home gardens, farmer's markets, market growers, and commercial growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 98075. An heirloom variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

85 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Table Queen Squash. The plant produces good yields of large 6" to 7" deep -green acorn squash. The squash has flavorful dark orange flesh but turns golden orange in storage. Excellent sliced, fried, or steamed. Stores well. Grows well even in poor soil. Iowa Seed Company introduced this variety in 1913. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5212. A variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

110 days. Cucurbita moschata. Open Pollinated. Tahitian Butternut Squash. The plant produces good yields of large 20 to 40 lb butternut squash that has a long neck. The squash has golden orange flesh that gets sweeter during storage. It is delicious raw or baked, ideal for making pies and soups. The plant grows 20 to 30 ft vines and yields 7 to 9 squash each. You could almost have enough squash to last a whole family all winter with just one or two plants, plus it stores well, for an incredible 9 to 10 months. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A 1960s heirloom squash from the island of Tahiti. A winter squash variety.

100 days. Cucurbita moschata. Open Pollinated. Waltham Butternut Squash. The plant produces high yields of 6 lb tan butternut squash. The squash has yellow-orange flesh, which is solid, dry, and very sweet. Excellent baked, steamed, or microwaved. Keeps well. It is one of our best-selling winter squash. Vines grow 8 to 10 feet long, so leave plenty of room in your garden. A 1940s heirloom variety developed by Bob Young in Waltham, Massachusetts, that continues to set the standard for butternut squash. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 73985. A heirloom variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.