Cucurbita sp. The species is indicated at the beginning of each variety description. See our Species Guide.
Please refer to our Squash Growing Guide for cultural information. Pumpkins are included here and also listed separately. Packet: 2-6 g (approximately 20-50 seeds, average 31 seeds).
(C. maxima) 115 days. Extra large pumpkin often grown for county fairs and Halloween. Weighs up to 100 lbs. or more when well grown. Bright orange fruits with orange flesh good for pies. Pkt (6 g, ~22 seeds)(C. maxima) 115 days. Extra large pumpkin often grown for county...
(C. moschata) 86 days. [1978] Earlier and smaller than Waltham Butternut, but even better tasting. A space-saving variety for small gardens: most plants are bush-like, some have short runners. 1½ lb. fruits with sweet orange flesh, average 3-6 fruits per plant....(C. moschata) 86 days. [1978] Earlier and smaller than Waltham...
(C. moschata) 86 days. [1978] Earlier and smaller than Waltham Butternut, but even better tasting. A space-saving variety for small gardens: most plants are bush-like, some have short runners. 1½ lb. fruits with sweet orange flesh, average 3-6 fruits per plant....(C. moschata) 86 days. [1978] Earlier and smaller than Waltham...
(C. maxima) 100 days. [1932] This Burgess strain of Buttercup is noted for its thick, fine-grained flesh and excellent flavor. Fruits are flattened turbans, approximately 4½ x 6½ in., weighing 4-5 lbs. Rinds are dark green with slight ribs and a...(C. maxima) 100 days. [1932] This Burgess strain of Buttercup is noted...
(C. maxima) 112 days. [Appalachian heirloom from western NC.] 6-30 lb. squash with great flavor. Pinkish-orange fruits with some blue-green color. Ribbed pumpkin shape, big vines. Pkt (5 g, ~18 seeds)
Included (C. maxima) 112 days. [Appalachian heirloom from western...
(Big Tom, Yankee Cow Pumpkin) (C. pepo) 110 days. [Pre-1700 cultivar of Native American origin.] Still the most popular variety of large Halloween pumpkins. 15-20 lbs fruits are bright orange, slightly ribbed, and vary in shape and size. Good for...(Big Tom, Yankee Cow Pumpkin) (C. pepo) 110 days....
OSSI variety (C. pepo) 97 days. [Bred by Frank Morton.] One of the sweetest winter squashes we offer. Cream-colored skin has dark-green stripes. 2 lb oblong fruits, 10 x 3 in. Semi-bush vines yield up to 8 fruits per plant. Pkt (2 g,...OSSI variety (C. pepo) 97 days. [Bred...
OSSI variety (C. pepo) 98 days. [Bred by Carol Deppe and Nate France.] Larger and sweeter than other delicatas, 2-3 lb. fruits have orange-tan skin with green stripes. Very sweet, dry flesh, bred to be a squash that you can serve up...OSSI variety (C. pepo) 98 days. [Bred...
OSSI variety (C. pepo) 98 days. [Bred by Carol Deppe and Nate France.] Larger and sweeter than other delicatas, 2-3 lb. fruits have orange-tan skin with green stripes. Very sweet, dry flesh, bred to be a squash that you can serve up...OSSI variety (C. pepo) 98 days. [Bred...
(C. argyrosperma) 110 days. [Pre-1893, possibly pre-1860. Cushaws came from the West Indies, earlier than 1700.] This bulb-shaped squash is a reliable producer and the most popular of its class. Large, vigorous vines are resistant to squash vine borer and Downy Mildew....(C. argyrosperma) 110 days. [Pre-1893, possibly pre-1860. Cushaws came from...
(C. argyosperma) 95 days. [Grown in s. Illinois since at least the 1830s, including by friends of Abraham Lincoln’s parents.] Long white 15-30 lb. fruits with large curved necks and some green mottled striping. Light yellow flesh has mild, pleasant...(C. argyosperma) 95 days. [Grown in s. Illinois since at least the...
(C. moschata) 110 days. 5-9 Lb. squash with great flavor, bakes quickly despite its size. Tan skin, orange flesh. Two different shapes make up the variety: one slightly bell-shaped, the other flatter. Favorite of our 2009 heirloom moschata trials. Pkt (3 g, 28 seeds)(C. moschata) 110 days. 5-9 Lb. squash with great flavor, bakes quickly despite...
(C. maxima) 100 days. [Early 1900s Appalachian Thanksgiving feasts included “candy roaster pie” instead of pumpkin pie.] Rare heirloom variety. Banana-shaped fruits are up to 18 in. long and 6 in. wide, pink with blue tips. Smooth, delicious orange flesh. Pkt (5 g,...(C. maxima) 100 days. [Early 1900s Appalachian Thanksgiving feasts...
(C. moschata) [Introduced 1988 by SESE.] Oval-shaped pumpkin, 12-15 lbs., skin ripens to tan. Deep orange flesh. Thinner shell makes this the easiest moschata-type pumpkin to carve for Halloween. Vines are resistant to squash vine borer. Pkt (3 g, ~28...(C. moschata) [Introduced 1988 by SESE.]...
(C. moschata) 102 days. [PA Heirloom] Similar to butternuts, but with much longer necks. Tan skin and deep orange flesh with great flavor. Seeds are in the bulb end of the squash, so slicing up the long neck is fast and easy work in the kitchen. Vigorous vines,... (C. moschata) 102 days. [PA Heirloom] Similar to butternuts, but...
(C. maxima) 120 days. [First available in the US in 1883. “Rouge Vif” is French for “deep red.”] Beautiful, rich orange pumpkin with deep ribs and a flattened shape. Good for pies. 12-35 lb fruits. Pkt (5 g, ~18 seeds)(C. maxima) 120 days. [First available in the US in 1883....
(C. moschata) 105 days. [Cultivated in Florida by the Native Americans in the 1500s.] Keeps up to 1 year at room temperature! Small fruits are sweeter than Butternut and have firm, deep-orange flesh. Large vines bear bell-shaped buff-colored fruits...(C. moschata) 105 days. [Cultivated in Florida by the...
(C. moschata) 95 days. [Cultivated in Florida by the Native Americans in the 1500s.] Keeps up to 1 year at room temperature! Small fruits are sweeter than Butternut and have firm, deep-orange flesh. Large vines bear bell-shaped buff-colored fruits...(C. moschata) 95 days. [Cultivated in Florida by the...
(C. moschata) 95 days. [Strain selected by NC grower Dan Zipple. Introduced 2014 by SESE.] An interesting strain of Seminole, with fruits up to 8-9 lbs., along with Seminole’s usual vigor. Alabama grower Tim Fields measured a vine up to 36 ft. long!...(C. moschata) 95 days. [Strain selected by NC grower Dan...
(New England Pie, Sugar Pumpkin) (C. pepo) 100 days. [Pre-1860] A traditional favorite of home gardeners. Sweet dry flesh is high in solids and low in stringiness. Round orange fruits weigh 6-8 lbs. Pkt (4 g, ~34 seeds)(New England Pie, Sugar Pumpkin) (C. pepo) 100 days....
(New England Pie, Sugar Pumpkin) (C. pepo) 100 days. [Pre-1860] A traditional favorite of home gardeners. Sweet dry flesh is high in solids and low in stringiness. Round orange fruits weigh 6-8 lbs. (28 g)(New England Pie, Sugar Pumpkin) (C. pepo) 100 days....
(C. moschata) 100 days. A new Downy Mildew resistant butternut developed by Edmund Frost of Common Wealth Seed Growers. Stemming from a 2011 cross between Seminole Pumpkin and Waltham Butternut, the final stages of selection are ongoing....(C. moschata) 100 days. A new Downy Mildew resistant butternut developed by Edmund Frost...
(C. moschata) 100 days. A new Downy Mildew resistant butternut developed by Edmund Frost of Common Wealth Seed Growers. Stemming from a 2011 cross between Seminole Pumpkin and Waltham Butternut, the final stages of selection are ongoing....(C. moschata) 100 days. A new Downy Mildew resistant butternut developed by Edmund Frost...
(C. pepo) 90 days. 9 in. pale yellow fruits. Keeps well. Pale flesh breaks up into spaghetti-like strands when cooked - boil fruit for 20-30 minutes and remove flesh with a fork. Tasty flesh may be used like spaghetti, topped with your favorite sauce - a good low-carb option!...(C. pepo) 90 days. 9 in. pale yellow fruits. Keeps well. Pale flesh breaks up...
(C. maxima) This excellent 12-15 lb squash has a slate green skin and orange flesh. Flesh has a dry texture and a buttery flavor that sweetens with age. Excellent keeper. Thanks to its tender dry texture, can substitute for summer squash in cooked foods. Pkt (4 g, ~13 seeds)(C. maxima) This excellent 12-15 lb squash has a slate green skin and orange...
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