| Burgess Buttercup Winter Squash (OG) #2956 |
Famous for its fiberless, sweet orange flesh, Burgess Buttercup was developed in North Dakota as a substitute for sweet potatoes. The dark green, blocky fruits have a distinctive gray button on the blossom end - the "turban," which can be carved out as the entryway to the delicious flesh within. Burgess Buttercup has a long and acclaimed history, and has been repeatedly and routinely recognized as a variety of significant merit. Yields 3-4 fruits per plant weighing 3-5 lb. each. An average of 165 seeds/oz.
25 seeds per packet.
One packet will sow 20' row at 6-10" spacing. Thin to 18-48" between plants.
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| Carnival Winter Squash (F1) #2080 |
Carnival is a vividly colored dumpling type that is perfect for holiday decorating. It also has flavorful sweet flesh for cooking. The color and patterns on the fruits are variable and intensify in cool weather. Some have sharply defined areas of brilliant orange and dark green while others are mottled with varying shades of green, orange and yellow. The fruits range in weight from 1-1/2 to 2 lb., the slightly flattened shape is 5" tall and 6" wide. Carnival keeps in storage for several months. Semi-bush. 90 days.
20 seeds per packet.
One packet will sow 20' row at 6-10" spacing. Thin to 18-48" between plants.
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| Delicata Winter Squash (OG) #2935 |
One of the most popular of the small-fruited winter squash, Delicata is excellent for stuffing and baking. It has extra sweet, dark orange flesh, and bright yellow skin with dark green stripes. Plants produce 5 to 7 fruits, each weighing 1-1/2 to 2 lbs. 100 days. An average of 450 seeds/oz.
25 seeds per packet.
One packet will sow 20' row at 6-10" spacing. Thin to 18-48" between plants.
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| Havana Winter Squash (F1, OG) #3156 |
Second in size to Waltham in our butternut squash line-up, Havana produces heavy yields of classic butternut squashes weighing 3-4 lb. each. The necks are long and straight with small seed cavities. The plants are vigorous and semi-vining and exhibit some tolerance to powdery mildew. Havana ripens early for its size and has a good storage life. It can be grown successfully in many locations throughout the United States.
25 seeds per packet.
One packet will sow 20' row at 6-10" spacing. Thin to 18-48" between plants.
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| Honey Bear Acorn Winter Squash (F1) #3085 |
This 2009 All-America Selections winner was chosen for its exceptional sweet squash flavor. The judges also praised its high yield, compact habit and tolerance to powdery mildew. Each fruit weighs about a pound, just right for two people to share. The plants continue to bear until late in the season due to their tolerance to powdery mildew. The long span of the harvest allows them to yield three to five fruits each. The mature plants are 2-3' tall and spread 4-5' without vines. 100 days. |
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| Honeynut Winter Squash (OG) #2958 |
With fruits about one third the size of Waltham Butternut, Honeynut offers the convenience of a more manageable fruit with the same great flavor. High-yielding, Honeynut produces sweet, individual-sized fruits that average 5-6" high and weigh 1.5 lb. The buff-colored skin is darker than standard butternut varieties with some green striping. Plants are vining. 85 days from transplant.
25 seeds per packet.
One packet will sow 20' row at 6-10" spacing. Thin to 18-48" between plants.
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| Orange Summer Winter Squash (F1, OG) #3159 |
More productive and disease resistant than open-pollinated strains of Red Kuri. Orange Summer's bush-type plants are vigorous and quick to grow. The fruits have a deep-orange color with corky handles and an average weight of 4 lb.
20 seeds per packet.
One packet will sow 20' row at 6-10" spacing. Thin to 18-48" between plants.
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| Red Kuri Winter Squash (OG) #3087 |
Red Kuri's firm inner flesh is full flavored and sweet with a delicate chestnut-like flavor. It is a welcome ingredient in many dishes, including soups, stews, casseroles and stir fries, and it can be baked, boiled, steamed, sauteed and fried. High in fiber and vitamins A and C and low in calories, it makes a nutritious addition to any diet. Average 2-3 fruits per plant with an average weigh of 3-6 lb. each. Known as Potimarron in France, Orange Hokkaido in Japan and Baby Red Hubbard in the US. 90+ days. An average of 130 seeds/oz.
25 seeds per packet.
One packet will sow 20' row at 6-10" spacing. Thin to 18-48" between plants.
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| Spaghetti Squash (OG) #3157 |
Uncooked, the bright yellow inner flesh of Spaghetti squash looks similar to any other winter squash. When cooked the flesh takes on the appearance of noodles or spaghetti. This inner flesh can be baked, boiled, steamed or prepared in the microwave and has an affinity for butter, oil and tomato sauce. Harvested in the fall, the sturdy, creamy-yellow shell of Spaghetti squash keeps the tasty inner flesh fresh until winter or even spring. The oblong fruits are up to 9" long and 6" in diameter and weigh an average of 2-4 lbs. 4-5 fruits per plant. 88 days. An average of 210 seeds/oz.
25 seeds per packet.
One packet will sow 20' row at 6-10" spacing. Thin to 18-48" between plants.
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| Tiana Winter Squash (F1, OG) #3158 |
A hybrid butternut squash that out-produces open-pollinated strains by up to 50%. The mid-sized fruits have thick necks and light tan skins. They average 2.25 lb. with average dimensions of 7" x 4.5". Tiana has small seed cavities. The interior flesh is firm with a rich dark-orange color. 95 days.
25 seeds per packet.
One packet will sow 20' row at 6-10" spacing. Thin to 18-48" between plants.
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| Waltham Butternut Winter Squash (OG) #2943 |
A market grower's favorite, Waltham is superior to other varieties of butternut squash. The fruit is uniform with fewer nubs, larger in size, and longer storage ability. The sweet interior flesh improves in storage. 85 to 90 days. An average of 360 seeds/oz
25 seeds per packet.
One packet will sow 20' row at 6-10" spacing. Thin to 18-48" between plants.
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