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 […]

Cucurbita maxima ( Plymouth Rock Squash )

‘Plymouth Rock’, also known as ‘Banana’, and ‘Mexican Banana’ Squash, is an heirloom variety squash introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800’s. This 20 inch long, 10 pound squash has blue-grey, yellow, and orange-pink varieties. The yellow is most […]

Cucurbita maxima ( Pike’s Peak Squash )

‘Pike’s Peak’, also known as ‘Sibley’ 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 9inch wide squashes within 120 days. The […]

Cucurbita maxima ( Olive Squash )

‘Olive’is a dull-skinned heirloom with thick yellow, sweet flesh which is excellent in puddings and preserves. This variety is good in small gardens because the vines are low, do not tangle, and are relatively compact, yielding heavy crops of 6-10 […]

Cucurbita maxima ( Navajo Hubbard Winter Squash )

Large fruits have light blue-green to dark green or orange skin with tasty orange flesh. Originally found at the Navajo Nation. There is a great variety in shapes, colors and types of squash, making them fun to grow. Growing pumpkins […]

Cucurbita maxima ( Mexican Banana Squash )

‘Mexican Banana’, also known as ‘Banana’, and ‘Plymouth Rock’ Squash, is an heirloom variety squash introduced to the U.S. in the late 1800’s. This 20 inch long, 10 pound squash has blue-grey, yellow, and orange-pink varieties. The yellow is most […]