Winter Squash

See also Pumpkins.

Please refer to Winter Squash Cultural Notes for growing information.
The species is given for each variety. See our Species Guide.

Packet: 2-6g (approximately 20-50 seeds, average 31 seeds).




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Baby Butternut SQUASH, WINTER 2 g

Baby Butternut SQUASH, WINTER 2 g

90 days. [1958] Sweet fruits, ½ - 2 lbs. Smaller fruits than Waltham, and the vines aren’t as vigorous, but the smaller (5’) vines are a great space-saver for small gardens. Pkt (2g, 26 seeds)
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Big Max PUMPKIN 6 g

Big Max PUMPKIN 6 g

(C. maxima): 115 days. Extra large pumpkin often grown for county fairs and Halloween. Weighs up to 100 lbs. or more when well grown. Fruits are bright orange with orange flesh good for pies. Pkt. (6 g)
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Buttercup, Burgess SQUASH, WINTER 28 g

Buttercup, Burgess SQUASH, WINTER 28 g

(C. maxima) 100 days. [Introduced in 1932 by the ND/AES.] This Burgess strain of 'Buttercup' is noted for its thick, fine-grained flesh and excellent flavor. Fruits are flattened turbans, approximately 4-1/2" x 6-1/2", weighing 4 to 5 lbs. Rinds are dark green with slight ribs and a "button" on...
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Buttercup, Burgess SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

Buttercup, Burgess SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

(C. maxima) 100 days. [Introduced in 1932 by the ND/AES.] This Burgess strain of 'Buttercup' is noted for its thick, fine-grained flesh and excellent flavor. Fruits are flattened turbans, approximately 4-1/2" x 6-1/2", weighing 4 to 5 lbs. Rinds are dark green with slight ribs and a "button" on...
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Candy Roaster Melon SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

Candy Roaster Melon SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

(C. Maxima)Appalachian heirloom from western North Carolina. Well known for its great flavor. The fruits are pinkish orange. Orange enlarged buttercup shaped with some bluegreen color at the bottom. 6 - 20 lb fruit. Rampant vines have large leaves.

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Connecticut Field PUMPKIN 5 g

Connecticut Field PUMPKIN 5 g

(C. pepo): (Big Tom, Yankee Cow Pumpkin)110 days. [Pre-1700 cultivar of Native Americans origin.] 'Connecticut Field' is still the most popular variety of large Halloween pumpkins. Fruits range from 15 to 20 lbs., are bright orange, slightly ribbed, and non- uniform in shape and size. Good for...
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Delicata Zeppelin SQUASH, WINTER 4 g

Delicata Zeppelin SQUASH, WINTER 4 g

(c. pepo) 97 days. Surprisingly sweet for a pepo, this is one of the sweetest squashes we offer. The cream colored skin has dark green stripes in the ribs. 2 lb potatoes shaped fruits grow 10" X 3". Semi bush vines yield up to 8 fruits per plant. Pkt. (4 g)
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Galeux d'Eysines SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

Galeux d'Eysines SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

(C. maxima) 98 days. [French heirloom] An unusual and beautiful squash. Vigorous plants set lots of smooth yellow fruits. At first they're nothing special, but then they turn a rosy pink as they ripen. In storage they develop an amazing warty surface. Makes great soup, sauce, or pumpkin pie....
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Green-Striped Cushaw (Striped Crookneck) SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

Green-Striped Cushaw (Striped Crookneck) SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

(C. mixta): 110 days. [Introduced before 1893, possibly pre- 1860, then known as 'Improved Cushaw'. Cushaws came from the West Indies, earlier than 1700.] This bulb-shaped pumpkin/winter squash is a reliable producer and the most popular of its class. Large, vigorous vines are resistant to...
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Kikuza (Sweet Kikuza, Chrystanthemum Seat)

Kikuza (Sweet Kikuza, Chrystanthemum Seat)

120 days. [Early 1800s Japanese heirloom.] Tan, deeply ribbed 2-4 lb fruits. Sweet, dry, slightly nutty, smooth orange flesh. Vigorous vines. Pkt
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Mrs. Amerson's SQUASH, WINTER 4 g

Mrs. Amerson's SQUASH, WINTER 4 g

120 days. Large squash with great flavor, bakes quickly despite its large size. Tan skin, orange flesh, flattened pear shape. Favorite of our 2009 heirloom moschata trials.
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North Georgia Candy Roaster SQUASH, WINTER 28 g

North Georgia Candy Roaster SQUASH, WINTER 28 g

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North Georgia Candy Roaster SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

North Georgia Candy Roaster SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

(C. Maxima) 100 days. Rare heirloom variety. [Early 1900s Appalachian Thanksgiving feasts included "candy roaster pie" instead of pumpkin pie.] Banana-shaped fruits are up to 18" long and 6" in diameter, pink with blue tips. Smooth, delicious orange flesh. Pkt (5g, 20 seeds)
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Rouge Vif D'Étampes (Cinderella) PUMPKIN 4 g

Rouge Vif D'Étampes (Cinderella) PUMPKIN 4 g

(C. maxima) 110 days [French heirloom, arrived in the US 1883.] Beautiful reddish-orange skin (Rouge Vif is French for "deep red"). Deeply ribbed, flattened pumpkin. 12-35 lb fruits grow 6" X 19." Good for pies, and a great ornamental. Pkt. (4 g)
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Seminole PUMPKIN 28 g

Seminole PUMPKIN 28 g

(C. moschata): 95 days. [Cultivated in Florida by the Seminole Indians in the 1500s.] Keeps up to 1 year at room temperature! Fruits are sweeter than 'Butternut' and have a firm, deep-orange flesh. Large vines bear bell-shaped buff-colored fruits averaging 7" in diameter. Resistant to vine borers....
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Seminole PUMPKIN 3 g

Seminole PUMPKIN 3 g

(C. moschata): 95 days. [Cultivated in Florida by the Seminole Indians in the 1500s.] Keeps up to 1 year at room temperature! Fruits are sweeter than 'Butternut' and have a firm, deep-orange flesh. Large vines bear bell-shaped buff-colored fruits averaging 7" in diameter. Resistant to vine borers....
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Small Sugar PUMPKIN 28 g

Small Sugar PUMPKIN 28 g

(C. pepo): 100 days [Pre- 1860] 'Small Sugar' is a traditional favorite of home gardeners. Its dry sweet flesh is high in solids and low in stringiness. Orange fruits are round and weigh 6 to 8 lbs.
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Small Sugar PUMPKIN 5 g

Small Sugar PUMPKIN 5 g

(C. pepo): 100 days [Pre- 1860] 'Small Sugar' is a traditional favorite of home gardeners. Its dry sweet flesh is high in solids and low in stringiness. Orange fruits are round and weigh 6 to 8 lbs. Pkt.
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Spaghetti Squash (Vegetable Spaghetti) SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

Spaghetti Squash (Vegetable Spaghetti) SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

(C. pepo): 90 days. [1934] Fruits average 9" long, and turn from buff to pale yellow when mature. Keeps well. Flesh is pale yellow and breaks up into spaghetti-like strands. Boil fruit for 20-30 minutes and remove flesh with a fork. Flesh is tasty and may be used like spaghetti, topped with...
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Sweet Meat Squash SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

Sweet Meat Squash SQUASH, WINTER 5 g

(Maxima) This excellent 12-15 lb. squash has a slate green skin and orange flesh. Heavy yielding plants will aggressively push the borders you plant them in. Flesh has a dry texture and a buttery flavor that sweetens with age. This squash is an excellent keeper. Because of its tender dry texture,...
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Table Queen Bush (Acorn) SQUASH, WINTER 2 g

Table Queen Bush (Acorn) SQUASH, WINTER 2 g

(C. pepo) 80 days. [Introduced 1948.] Space saving version of 'Table Queen' (See description below). Averages 5 fruits per plant. Pkt.
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Table Queen Bush (Acorn) SQUASH, WINTER 28 g

Table Queen Bush (Acorn) SQUASH, WINTER 28 g

(C. pepo) 80 days. [Introduced 1948.] Space saving version of 'Table Queen' (See description below). Averages 5 fruits per plant.
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Table Queen Vine (Acorn) SQUASH, WINTER 4 g

Table Queen Vine (Acorn) SQUASH, WINTER 4 g

(C. pepo): 85 days. [Introduced 1913. The precursor of this variety was cultivated previously by the Arikara Indian tribe in the early 1800's.] Acorn-shaped fruit averages 6" long. Dark-green rind, fine- textured, golden-yellow flesh. 'Table Queen' is an excellent baking squash. Immature...
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Tahitian Melon SQUASH, WINTER 4 g

Tahitian Melon SQUASH, WINTER 4 g

120 days. Long-necked butternut type has one of the highest sugar contents of any winter squash. The sweet, fine-textured neck flesh is excellent for pies and soups. Large (10-20 lb) fruits keep well for 9+ months.

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Tan Cheese PUMPKIN 28 g

Tan Cheese PUMPKIN 28 g

(C. moschata): 110 days. [Pre-1824 heirloom, one of the oldest varieties cultivated.] Cheese pumpkins are hardy, productive, and superior to most field pumpkins. They have a unique smooth tan skin, moderately deep ribs, a deep orange sweet flesh, and are good keepers. Fruits are medium-large, about...
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Tan Cheese PUMPKIN 5 g

Tan Cheese PUMPKIN 5 g

(C. moschata): 110 days. [Pre-1824 heirloom, one of the oldest varieties cultivated.] Cheese pumpkins are hardy, productive, and superior to most field pumpkins. They have a unique smooth tan skin, moderately deep ribs, a deep orange sweet flesh, and are good keepers. Fruits are medium-large, about...
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Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato (Acorn) SQUASH, WINTER 2 g

Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato (Acorn) SQUASH, WINTER 2 g

(C. pepo): 96 days. [Family heirloom from Thelma Sanders in Adair County, Missouri. Introduced 1988 by SESE.] The acorn-shaped fruits grow up to 6" long, and have pronounced ridges from stem to blossom end. Ripens from a cream color to a light gold. Flesh is thick for the size of the fruit...
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Waltham Butternut SQUASH, WINTER 28 g

Waltham Butternut SQUASH, WINTER 28 g

(C. moschata): 95 days. [Introduced 1970 by the Massachusetts/AES. AAS winner.] A popular winter storage squash of excellent quality. Stores very well. Can be harvested when small and used like a summer squash. Excellent resistance to vine borers. Fruits average 8 to 9" long, 3 to 4 lbs.,...
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Waltham Butternut SQUASH, WINTER 4 g

Waltham Butternut SQUASH, WINTER 4 g

(C. moschata): 95 days. [Introduced 1970 by the Massachusetts/AES. AAS winner.] A popular winter storage squash of excellent quality. Stores very well. Can be harvested when small and used like a summer squash. Excellent resistance to vine borers. Fruits average 8 to 9" long, 3 to 4 lbs.,...
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Winter Luxury Pie PUMPKIN 28 g

Winter Luxury Pie PUMPKIN 28 g

(C. pepo) 100 days. [Introduced in 1893, improved and popularized by Gill Brothers Seeds by 1917.] Deep orange slightly netted sweet tender flesh. Fruits are 6 1/2" tall, 8" wide, average 6 1/2 lbs. In The Compleat Squash, author Amy Goldman says, "Winter Luxury Pie makes the smoothest and...
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Winter Luxury Pie PUMPKIN 5 g

Winter Luxury Pie PUMPKIN 5 g

(C. pepo) 100 days. [Introduced in 1893, improved and popularized by Gill Brothers Seeds by 1917.] Deep orange slightly netted sweet tender flesh. Fruits are 6 1/2" tall, 8" wide, average 6 1/2 lbs. In The Compleat Squash, author Amy Goldman says, "Winter Luxury Pie makes the smoothest and...
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