Squash

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).

55 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Costata Romanesco Squash. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of 12 to 16" long zucchini squash. It is a popular Italian heirloom summer squash variety prized for its distinctive ribbed/fluted fruits, excellent nutty flavor, firm texture, and productivity. The flesh is very flavorful and sweet, making it delicious both raw and cooked. Great stuffed, fried, or sliced. Used in soups, omelets, salads, and pasta dishes. Flowers are edible. Best when picked when 6" long with the flower still attached. Suitable for home garden and market growers. Also known as Costata Romanesca Squash and Romanesco Squash. An heirloom variety from Italy.

110 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Green Hubbard Squash. The plant produces good yields of 10 to 15 lb deep green squash. It has a very sweet, orange yellow thick flesh. Perfect for baking and making pies. Keeps well into spring, and can be stored successfully for months. Great for canning and freezing. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, G 30546. A 1790 heirloom variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

45 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Lebanese White Squash. This early-maturing bush plant produces high yields of white squash. This amazing variety yields 15 squash per plant! This squash is very flavorful. It is widely grown in the Middle East. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Lebanon. A summer squash.

105 days. Cucurbita moschata. Open Pollinated. Long Island Cheese Squash. The plant produces good yields of 10 lb squash resembling a wheel of cheese. The orange flesh is very sweet and used for making delicious pies. Stores well will keep up to 6 months. It is named after a wheel of cheddar cheese. Also known as Long Island Cheese Pumpkin. An excellent choice for home gardens. An 1806 heirloom variety from New England. A winter squash variety.

60 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Lungo Bianco Squash. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of 8" long pale green squash. This squash has a sweet, mild flavor. Suitable for containers and small gardens. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Also known as Zucchini Lungo Bianco Squash. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Italy. A summer squash.

60 to 90 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Melody Blend Bush Squash. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of a mix of summer squash. The mix has the most popular and very flavorful varieties of squash, including Golden Zucchini, Black Beauty Zucchini, Grey Zucchini, and the White Bush Scallop. Also known as Summer Melody Squash. Suitable for containers and small gardens. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. A summer squash.

120 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Queensland Blue Squash. The plant produces good yields of large 10 to 20 lb dark bluish grey-green pumpkin shaped squash. The squash is flattened and ribbed. Very flavorful. The orange flesh is meaty and sweet, which is perfect for cooking. Stores well. This squash was introduced to the United States in 1932 by Arthur Yates & Company of Sydney. Australians love this squash and make pumpkin squash soup. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 234609. An heirloom variety from Australia. A winter squash variety.

52 days. Cucurbita moschata. Open Pollinated. Ronde de Nice Squash. This early-maturing compact bush plant produces high yields of small, round, pale light green zucchini. A popular French heirloom summer squash variety known for its attractive globe-shaped fruits, tender, nutty flesh, and excellent flavor. It has a unique appearance, productivity, compact growth, and culinary versatility, especially if you enjoy stuffed squash or want something different from standard elongated zucchini. It has thin, delicate skin that bruises easily and is one reason it is uncommon in grocery stores. Harvest at golf ball size. Ideal gourmet squash for stuffing, sautéing, grilling, or roasting. Good freezer variety. From the Nice/Provence region of southern France. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. An heirloom variety from France. 

45 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Round Zucchini Squash Seeds. This early maturing compact bush plant produces high yields of 2 ½ to 3" round grey green zucchini. It has delicious, creamy, yellow flesh. Suitable for small home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 615105. An heirloom squash from the USA. A summer squash variety.

50 to 90 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Scallop Blend Bush Squash. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of a mix of Patty Pan squash. The colorful mix has the most popular and very flavorful varieties of squash. Suitable for containers and small gardens. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An heirloom variety dating back to the 1700s. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. A summer squash.

49 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Scallop White Squash Seeds. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of 8 ½" wide by 3 ½" deep white squash. It has a creamy, rich texture and is very flavorful. It is one of the best-tasting varieties available today. Excellent fried or baked. The squash has been grown by the Northern tribes in America for hundreds of years. Also known as Patty Pan Squash. Suitable for small home gardens, farmer's markets, and market growers. A Native American heirloom variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

50 days. Cucurbita moschata. Open Pollinated. Striato d'Italia Squash. This early maturing bush plant produces good yields of beautiful zucchini squash with mottled light and dark green stripes. The squash has excellent flavor & texture. The bush plant is wide open making it easy to harvest. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer's markets, and market growers. An heirloom variety from Italy. A summer squash variety.

105 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Sweet Dumpling Squash Seeds. The plant produces high yields of ½ lb size ivory and dark green-colored pumpkin-shaped squash. It is a popular small winter squash variety prized for its single-serving size, under 1 lb, attractive appearance, sweet flavor, and versatility in cooking. The flesh is golden and is as sweet as honey. Perfect stuffed with meat and baked like a bell pepper, or prepared like a squash. Very productive and keeps well. An heirloom variety grown by Native Americans. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's markets, and market growers. An heirloom variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

110 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Sweet Meat Squash. The plant produces high yields of 10 to 20 lb deep-sea blue-green squash. The flesh is orange and very sweet. Squash can be used in soups and in pumpkin pies. Excellent canning and freezing variety. Sweetness and flavor improve while in storage. A superb-keeping-quality squash; stores for up to 6 months. Vines grow up to 10 feet long. It was introduced by the Gill Brother's Seed Company in Portland, Oregon, in 1947. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 22026. An heirloom variety from Oregon, USA. A winter squash variety.

70 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Table Gold Squash. This early maturing compact bush-type plant produces high yields of 5" bright gold acorn squash. Very flavorful. Excellent sliced, fried, or steamed. Best when harvested when 3" long. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets! An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer's markets, and market growers. An heirloom variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

1974 All-America Selections Winner! 85 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Table King Squash. This compact bush plant produces high yields of 2 lb dark gray-green acorn squash. A popular heirloom winter squash variety, prized for its productive, space-efficient plant ideal for home gardens. The orange flesh is never stringy and very flavorful. Excellent baked, stuffed, sliced, fried, roasted, or steamed. The squash keeps well, and its flavor even improves with 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 grows only about 3 ft in diameter. Plant scientist John Scarchuck at the University of Connecticut developed it. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open-field production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 98075. An heirloom variety from the USA. 

85 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Table Queen Squash Seeds. 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.

95 days. Cucurbita moschata. Open Pollinated. Tennessee Sweet Potato Squash. The plant produces excellent yields of 12 lb creamy white pear-shaped squash with very faint green stripes. The plant has huge vines. The flesh is thick and creamy white and is more delicious than a sweet potato. Great when fried in a skillet with onions, garlic, and a little salt. Perfect for making pies and custards. Excellent keeper stores well for 6 months. It was grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, Virginia. An heirloom variety that was introduced in the 1780s from Jamaica via the slave trade. Also known as Tennessee Sweet Potato Pumpkin. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, GRIF 19086. A winter squash variety.

90 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato Squash. The plant produces high yields of 8" long cream colored acorn squash. It is prized for its exceptional sweetness, productivity, and storage qualities. It matures to a creamy tan color. The golden orange flesh is thick and delicious, with a sweet potato and chestnut flavor. Perfect for making sauces, curries, and pies. Keeps well for months, with the longest shelf life of any squash, and sweetens during storage. This lighter colored squash helps prevent sunscald in the deep South. Also known as Thelma Sanders Acorn Squash. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, AMES 26953. An heirloom variety from Adair County, Missouri. A winter squash variety.

105 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Triamble Squash. The plant produces good yields of large, 10 lb, triangular-shaped, slate-blue-skinned squash. This high-quality variety is very flavorful and perfect for baking. It has fine-grained orange flesh. Stores well. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 129540. An heirloom variety from Australia. A winter squash variety.

75 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Tromba d'Albegna Squash. The plant produces good yields of 12 to 15" long Italian squash that is pale lime green with yellow stripes and long, curved with a bulb at the end. The dark yellow flesh is very flavorful. Excellent sliced, fried, or steamed. The flesh is seedless and firm and doesn’t get watery or mushy like regular zucchini. The plant has climbing vines like a pumpkin, so give them plenty of space as they will run 20 to 25 feet. The plants will grow well on a trellis or fence. An excellent choice if squash bugs are a problem in your garden. Also known as Trombetta di Albenga Squash. An heirloom variety from Italy. A summer squash variety.

70 days. Cucurbita moschata. Open Pollinated. Tromboncino Zucchini Squash. The plant produces high yields of 36" long light green to tan zucchini squash that resemble a trombone. This popular heirloom summer squash variety suits gardeners dealing with vine borers or limited space, and many prefer its flavor and versatility over ordinary zucchini. It has a tender, mild, sweet, and nutty flavor. It is one of the best summer squashes to eat. Excellent steamed, grilled, or used fresh in salads. Italians use it to stuff gnocchi and Ravioli. A variety from the Liguria region of Italy. Also known as Zucchino Rampicante Squash. Heat Tolerant. High Humidity Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty markets. An heirloom variety from Italy. Disease Resistant: PM.

110 days. Cucurbita moschata. Open Pollinated. Upper Ground Sweet Potato Squash. The plant produces excellent yields of medium to large 12 to 20 lb round to bell shaped tan squash. The squash can grow up to 43 lbs. The plant has vigorous, large, dark metallic green vines with striped leaves. The orange flesh is thick and delicious, and resembles the flavor of the sweet potato. Keeps well for months. The plant does well in hot and dry regions, especially in the South. Drought Tolerant. Also known as the Potato Pumpkin. It was grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, Virginia. An heirloom variety from the Appalachian area of Kentucky. A winter squash variety.

85 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Vegetable Marrow Green Squash. This compact plant produces high yields of beautiful dark green squash. Excellent when topped with spaghetti sauce and cheese. The British add bread crumbs, onions, nuts, and a bit of hot Italian sausage for stuffing. It is best when harvested when 8" long. It is perfect for small home gardens, containers, and raised beds. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5220. A 1918 heirloom variety from England. A summer squash variety.

100 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Vegetable Spaghetti Squash. The plant produces good yields of 3 to 5 lb of oblong, cylindrical-shaped spaghetti squash. A popular winter squash variety, prized as a low-carb pasta alternative whose cooked flesh separates into mild, slightly sweet, noodle-like strands. The creamy-colored squash is filled with spaghetti-like strands of buttery, light-yellow flesh. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, then cut open and scrape out the strands, and top with spaghetti sauce and cheese to make low-carb pasta. High in fiber, Vitamins A and C. Store for up to 6 months in a cool, dry place. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 381323. An heirloom variety from Japan. 

1970 All-America Selections Winner! 100 days. Cucurbita moschata. Open Pollinated. Waltham Butternut Squash. This compact bush plant produces high yields of 3 to 6 lb light tan butternut squash that has a thick, straight cylindrical neck and a relatively small bulbous seed cavity at the blossom end. A popular winter squash variety, prized for its high usable flesh yield, small seed cavity, reliability, storage quality, and culinary versatility. It is one of the most widely grown and dependable butternuts for home gardens and markets. The squash has yellow-orange flesh, which is solid, dry, and very sweet. The flavor improves after 1 to 2 months of storage as starches convert to sugars. Excellent roasted, baked, steamed, pureed for soups, in risottos, pasta fillings, or any recipe calling for classic sweet butternut flavor, or microwaved. Keeps well. 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. An heirloom variety from the USA. 

110 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. White Hubbard Squash. The plant produces good yields of 10 to 15 lb deep white squash. It has a very sweet orange yellow thick flesh. It is known for its versatility and rich sweet flavor. Perfect for baking and making pies. Keeps well into spring, and can be stored successfully for months. Great for canning and freezing. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An heirloom variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

100 days. Cucurbita moschata. Open Pollinated. Winter Luxury Squash Seeds. The plant produces high yields of 6 lb orange squash. It is a popular heirloom squash variety prized for its exceptional flavor and texture in pies and other baked goods. It is one of the finest pie squashes in the land. The perfect size for two pies. Ideal for making pies for Thanksgiving. The bright orange flesh has excellent texture and flavor. Also known as Livingston’s Pie Squash and Winter Luxury Pie Pumpkin. An heirloom variety was introduced in 1893 by Johnson & Stokes of Philadelphia. A favorite for the home gardener. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 32646. An heirloom variety from the USA. A winter squash variety.

49 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Yellow Bush Scallop Squash Seeds. This early maturing bush plant produces high yields of 8 ½" wide by 3 ½" bright yellow squash. Creamy texture and is very flavorful. This is one of the best-tasting varieties around today. Excellent fried or baked. It is easy to grow and is rarely bothered by insects. Also known as Patty Pan. The squash has been grown by the Northern tribes in America for hundreds of years. Also known as Patty Pan. Suitable for small home gardens, farmer's markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 615115, A heirloom variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

58 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Yellow Crookneck Squash Seeds. This early-maturing bush plant produces high yields of bright yellow squash with a narrow, curved neck. Very tender and flavorful. The squash has a buttery flavor and firm texture. Excellent fried, steamed, or baked. Best harvested when 6" long. It's one of the most productive squashes, and it keeps producing all summer long. It holds and ships well. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, market growers, open field production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5226. A 1700s heirloom variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

90 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Yugoslavian Fingers Squash. The plant produces good yields of 4 to 5 lb creamy white squash with 8 to 10 finger-like points extending toward the blossom end. This popular winter squash variety is prized for its unusual looks and dual culinary/decorative value. A very flavorful gourmet squash. Great for stuffing, baking, roasting, or using like zucchini. Excellent for ornamental/decorative use in fall displays, crafts, and centerpieces. It is an excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and specialty market growers. An 1885 heirloom variety from Yugoslavia. 

55 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Zucca de Lungo Verde Squash. This early maturing plant produces good yields of 8" long very dark green squash. Very flavorful with very rich flavor and color. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. An heirloom variety from Italy. A winter squash variety.

68 days. Lagenaria siceraria. Open Pollinated. Cucuzzi Gourd. The plant produces good yields of 36" long by 2" wide edible pale green gourds. This Italian gourd is very flavorful and tender. Best when harvested when 12" long. Used like a squash - sliced, fried, and steamed. An excellent freezing and canning variety. Sometimes classified as a squash and a gourd. Also used in making arts and crafts. Also known as Italian Edible Gourds. This is the original zucchini grown for thousands of years in Europe. Best when grown on an arbor or trellis. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5208. An heirloom variety from Italy.

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.

45 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Cocozelle Zucchini Squash. This early-maturing bush plant produces good yields of dark green squash with light green stripes. It is a popular Italian heirloom summer squash variety prized for its tender flesh, a slightly nutty, superior flavor compared to many standard green zucchinis, reliability, and productivity. It is best when harvested at 12" long or smaller. Excellent for slicing, frying, and steaming. A good freezing and canning variety. Pick often when the squash is young to prolong the harvest. Also known as Cocozelle di Napoli Squash, Italian Vegetable Marrow Squash, or Italian Striped Zucchini Squash. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 148580. An heirloom variety from Italy.

75 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Black Zucchini Squash. The plant produces high yields of straight, smooth, dark green zucchini squash. The greenish white flesh is very flavorful, and the flavor is unsurpassed. It is best when harvested when 8" long. It is delicious when baked, boiled, fried, steamed, or used raw, and when used in a variety of recipes. This Zucchini squash can be frozen. Easy to grow. This variety was originally from the Jerome B. Rice Seed Company. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 32713. A 1931 heirloom variety from the USA. A summer squash variety.

105 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Jumbo Pink Banana Squash. The plant produces good yields of 3 foot-long, banana-shaped, pinkish-colored squash. A popular winter squash variety, prized for its large, banana-shaped fruits with smooth salmon-pink to pinkish-orange skin and sweet, fine-grained, yellow-orange flesh. This squash has delicious yellow-orange flesh. It can grow up to 50 lbs. Great for baking, roasting, pies, soups, canning, freezing, and purees. Impress your neighbors by growing a giant squash. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5237. A 100-year-old variety from the USA. 

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. A popular heirloom summer squash variety, prized for its creamy white, firm, tender flesh, mild, slightly sweet flavor, and relatively small seed cavity. The outer surface is very smooth. It is best when harvested when the squash is 8" long. It is highly productive over a long season, and its open habit makes picking easier. This is an improved variety over the old Black Zucchini. It was introduced in the U.S. in the 1920s and developed at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 7370. An heirloom variety from the USA.