Large pear shaped squash, reach 20-30 lbs each. Skin is white and green striped, mature in 110 days. Rare. There is a great variety in shapes, colors and types of squash, making them fun to grow. Growing pumpkins can be […]
Cucurbita mixta ( Gila Cliff Dweller Winter Squash )
Large cushaw squash, reaching 20-30 lbs. Slight pear shape, yellow to orange flesh is great for making pies. A rare heirloom, the seed is originally from the area of Gila Cliff Dwellers in southern New Mexico. There is a great […]
Cucurbita maxima, moschata, or pepo ( Cocozelle Zucchini )
‘Cocozelle’ is a zucchini with dark green fruit that has pale-green stripes. They will tolerate partial sun and require high organic matter and well drained soil. Plant 6 to 8 seeds in each inverted hill. Keep well watered. They are […]
Cucurbita maxima, moschata, or pepo ( Autumn Gold Pumpkin )
‘Autumn Gold’ has relatively small orange fruit, not approaching the size of the enormous record-breakers. Pumpkins are tender annuals with vines that reach up to 20 feet. Male and female flowers can reach up to 8 inches long and often […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Yakima Marblehead Winter Squash )
Fruits are grey-green, reaching 8-25 lbs, with orange flesh. Good keeper, with excellent flavor. Rare, heirloom from 1896. Mature in 110 days. There is a great variety in shapes, colors and types of squash, making them fun to grow. Growing […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Warted Hubbard Winter Squash )
Huge squash reaching 30 lbs, with heavily warted skin. Flesh is orange, delicious, a good keeper. Mature in 100-110 days. Heirloom variety. There is a great variety in shapes, colors and types of squash, making them fun to grow. Growing […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Turk’s Cap Squash )
‘Turk’s Cap’, also known as ‘Turban’ is an heirloom variety which looks something like an acorn squash in shape. Today is is grown more for ornament than cooking, because the flesh is bland. However, it does keep extremely well. Dark […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Turban Squash )
‘Turban’, also known as ‘Turk’s Cap’ is an heirloom variety which looks something like an acorn squash in shape. Today is is grown more for ornament than cooking, because the flesh is bland. However, it does keep extremely well. Dark […]
Cucurbita maxima ( True Hubbard Winter Squash )
Hubbard squash with bright orange flesh, fine texture and superior sweet, rich flavor. A rare, 1790’s heirloom variety. There is a great variety in shapes, colors and types of squash, making them fun to grow. Growing pumpkins can be a […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Taos Pueblo Summer Squash )
Colors vary from grey to blue to green, to pink or tan. Fruits are 5-10 lbs, in various shapes. An excellent keeper. Rare. Mature in 90-100 days. There is a great variety in shapes, colors and types of squash, making […]