‘Symmes Blue Hubbard’, a popular subvariety of ‘Hubbard’ is an heirloom variety squash, also known as ‘Blue Hubbard’. Vines produce ripe fruits in 100 days, which measure 15 by 10 inches, and weigh 9 to 12 pounds. The skin is […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Sweetmeat Winter Squash )
A maritime Northwest favorite, with blue-green skin, orange flesh, very fine flavor. Fruits reach 7-15 lbs, mature in 85-103 days. There is a great variety in shapes, colors and types of squash, making them fun to grow. Growing pumpkins can […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Sibley Squash )
‘Sibley’, also known as ‘Pike’s Peak’ Squash, is an heirloom squash whose brown seeds indicate that it is native to the Americas. The 12 to 15 foot vines produce 1 foot long by 9 inch wide squashes within 120 days. […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Rouge Vif D Etampes Pumpkin )
‘Rouge Vif D’Etampes’, also known as ‘Cinderella’ 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 maxima ( Rio Lucio Pumpkin Winter Squash )
A typical hubbard squash, with large tan seeds. Skin is grey-green to dark green or orange, flesh is orange. From Rio Lucio, New Mexico at 7500 feet elevation. There is a great variety in shapes, colors and types of squash, […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Rio Lucio Calabaza Winter Squash )
Fruits vary in size and shape, 2-25 lbs. Skin is pinkish to deep orange and green, can be mottled with all shades appearing. Can be deeply ribbed. Flesh is dense and sweet, yellow to orange. Raised at 7500 feet elevation […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Red Kuri Winter Squash )
‘Red Kuri’ Winter Squash bears big fruits which are orange in color, narrow at the base and bulbous on the end. They will tolerate partial sun and require high organic matter and well drained soil. Plant 6 to 8 seeds […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Red Etampes Squash )
‘Red Etampes’, also known as ‘Potiron rouge vif d’Etampes’ and ‘Cinderella’, is an heirloom variety squash with brick red color. Vines produce flat, 18 inches wide fruits in 130 days. Excellent in soups because of its mild flavor. The flesh […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Quaker Pie Pumpkin )
‘Quaker Pie’ is an heirloom variety pumpkin introduced in the late 1800’s. The fruits are 8 inches across and weigh 10 to 12 pounds, making them quite dense. The skin is creamy white, not the typical orange, which might be […]
Cucurbita maxima ( Prizewinner Pumpkin )
‘Prizewinner’ is generally ready for harvest 120 days after sowing. This vine can produce pumpkins of 50 pounds or more. Fruits are round and covered with a glossy smooth red-orange skin. Great for carving. Small pumpkins are grown for cooking […]