‘Delicata’ is an heirloom variety squash. The trailing vines bear heavy yields of 8-10 inch long, thin-skinned fruits with orange-yellow, sweet flesh. The vines can be trained up trellises. Does not store well, possibly owing to the thinness of its […]
Cucurbita pepo ( Dark Green Zucchini Summer Squash )
The traditional dark green zucchini, familiar to home gardeners. Prolific, mature in 44-64 days. There is a great variety in shapes, colors and types of squash, making them fun to grow. Growing pumpkins can be a great project for kids. […]
Cucurbita pepo ( Cymling Squash )
‘Cymling’, also known as ‘Pattypan’ or ‘Custard Marrow’ is an heirloom variety dating back to the 16th century in Europe. These bushy, large-leaved plants grow to 30 inches high and in 55 days produce 7-9 inch white or yellow fruits. […]
Cucurbita pepo ( Custard Marrow Squash )
‘Custard Marrow’, also known as ‘Pattypan’ or ‘Cymling’ is an heirloom variety dating back to the 16th century in Europe. These bushy, large-leaved plants grow to 30 inches high and in 55 days produce 7-9 inch white or yellow fruits. […]
Cucurbita pepo ( Connecticut Field Pumpkin )
Very popular variety with growers for fall Jack O’Lantern sales. Deep orange, with a hard skin, ribbed, 15-25 pound pumpkins. Mature in 115 days. There is a great variety in shapes, colors and types of squash, making them fun to […]
Cucurbita pepo ( Condor Zucchini )
‘Condor’ is a zucchini plant with dark green cylindrical fruit of medium size, and highly glossy. They will tolerate partial sun and require high organic matter and well drained soil. Plant 6 to 8 seeds in each inverted hill. Keep […]
Cucurbita pepo ( Cocozelle Zucchini Summer Squash )
A zucchini squash with long cylindrical fruits, green and white stripes. Very tender yet firm flesh. Heirloom, 1885. Matures in 55-65 days. There is a great variety in shapes, colors and types of squash, making them fun to grow. Growing […]
Cucurbita pepo ( Cinderella Pumpkin )
‘Cinderella’, also known as ‘Rouge Vif D’Etampes’ is a centuries-old French heirloom variety with a glowing orange color, pronounced lobes, and flattened top. Excellent in pies, and as a winter squash. Small pumpkins are grown for cooking and eating, while […]
Cucurbita pepo ( Casper Pumpkin )
Pure white, smooth skinned pumpkin, average fruits 10 lbs. Mature in 90 days. There is a great variety in shapes, colors and types of squash, making them fun to grow. Growing pumpkins can be a great project for kids. The […]
Cucurbita pepo ( Canada Crookneck Squash )
‘Canada Crookneck’ is a 10-12 inches long and 6 inches across. An heirloom variety has a thick base and a long, thin neck crooked like a swan’s neck. The creamy yellow skin is covered with a dusty bloom. The vines […]