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The Birdhouse gourd, also known as Lagenaria siceraria, is a distinctive and versatile gourd variety with a rich history and unique characteristics. Originating from Africa and the Americas, this gourd has been cultivated for centuries, originally valued for its use as a natural birdhouse and other functional purposes. The Birdhouse gourd is recognized for its large, bulbous shape with a narrow neck, which resembles a traditional birdhouse. The skin is typically green when immature, transitioning to a light brown or tan as it matures and dries. The plant exhibits a vigorous, sprawling growth habit, reaching lengths of 10 to 15 feet, and produces large, white or pale green flowers that bloom in mid-summer. These blooms eventually give way to the gourd itself, which can be harvested when fully matured and dried. Birdhouse gourds are valued not only for their practical uses, such as crafting into birdhouses, lanterns, and decorations, but also for their ornamental appeal and ease of growth. They thrive in warm climates with full sun and well-drained soil, and their robust vines make them ideal for trellises or arbors. With their historical significance, versatility, and striking appearance, Birdhouse gourds are a beloved choice for gardeners and crafters alike.
Black Beauty Zucchini is a standard zucchini. This vigorous plant produces dark green glossy fruits that tapers towards each end. This zucchini is a very popular variety of summer squash. The Black Beauty plants are compact and easy to grow producing an abundance of fruit with a really good flavor throughout the summer. Certified Organic.
The Spineless Beauty means no more spiky hairs on your zucchinis! This zucchini variety is spineless so no more watering eyes when harvesting your zucchinis. This very flavorful and tender zucchini stores well and has juicy flesh that is great for cooking.
Atlas hybrid butternut offers high yields of uniformly-sized and shaped fruit for market growers. Atlas matures in 110 days making it a mid-maturing squash. This plant has strong plant vigor and short vines. The fruit color is cream with dark orange flesh. This winter squash has a cylindrical shape with a slight bulb, making it ideal for processing.
The Peanut squash is pink, large and pumpkin-like! This French market squash is popular based on its appearance as well as its exceptional flavor. The texture is silky and holds up really nice when sautéed or roasted. This squash is also good for soups. The peanut-like bumps or warts cover the entire fruit. The Peanut makes a wonderful centerpiece for fall festivities!
Black Beauty zucchini seeds produce one of the most popular and reliable heirloom summer squash varieties, first introduced in the 1920s and known for its high yields and dark green, glossy fruits. The plants are bush-type, compact, and fast-growing, typically producing fruit about 6–8 inches long within 50–60 days of planting. Black Beauty zucchini thrives in full sun and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, with consistent watering to support steady growth. Harvesting young zucchinis encourages continuous production throughout the season. The flavor is mild, tender, and slightly sweet, making it versatile for grilling, sautéing, baking, or eating raw in salads.
The Partial Eclipse F1 Squash is a beautiful and tasty summer squash that has a lovely white scalloped shape with green radial stripes. This squash can be harvested as a baby while its skin is still a pale white or you can let it mature to be eaten like a winter squash or used as a display. Partial Eclipse has a very firm texture and a taste that is amazing when roasted.
Waltham Butternut squash is a highly regarded heirloom variety known for its rich flavor and impressive storage qualities. Originating from Waltham, Massachusetts, this variety was developed in the 1960s and has since become a staple in home gardens and markets due to its exceptional attributes. The squash is characterized by its smooth, tan skin and bell-shaped, orange flesh that offers a sweet, nutty flavor with a creamy texture when cooked. Waltham Butternut squash typically takes about 90 to 100 days to reach maturity, with the plants exhibiting a sprawling, vine-like growth habit that requires ample space or trellising. The plants produce small, pale yellow flowers that bloom in mid-summer, eventually giving way to the mature fruit. They thrive in warm, well-drained soil with full sun exposure and are known for their ability to store well throughout the winter months, making them a valuable crop for extending the harvest season. With its rich taste, excellent storage capabilities, and reliable growth, Waltham Butternut squash remains a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike.
The Benning's Green Tint is a very light green scallop-shaped summer squash with a deliciously tender and good quality flesh. This squash variety is easy to grow and produces high yields. The Bennings Green Tint Scallop is an old time favorite squash that is great for markets and home gardens.
The Table Queen Acorn Squash is a customer favorite winter squash. This variety is a medium sized, acorn shaped, vining type. The flesh of this heirloom acorn is a sweet golden yellow that turns more orange in storage, contrasting with its dark green and ribbed rind. Harvest before frost, leaving part of the stem attached to the fruit. Organic certified.
The Early Prolific Straightneck Squash is a summer squash that is very popular in the United States. This variety is a tasty, bright yellow, straight-necked type squash that tapers towards the stem end. Harvest this squash at 12-14 inches long but are more tender and succulent when they are 5-6 inches long. In 1938, the Early Prolific Straightneck was an All-American Selection winner!
In our opinion the best tasting small butternut squash on the market. Flesh is sweet and rich with amazing flavor. This is the perfect squash for farmers' markets and home gardens. At maturity this squash will weight 2 lbs and stores for over 3 months once picked. PMR: Powdery Mildew Resistant. AAS Winner.
Supersonic is an extra-early yellow straightneck squash that lives up to its name, reaching harvest in about 40 days and delivering heavy, continuous yields. Compact, single-stem plants feature an open growth habit that makes harvesting quick and easy, while their strong production ensures a steady supply of fruit. This hybrid carries the precocious yellow gene, visible as a yellow fruit stem, which promotes early color development on baby squash and helps reduce greening on mature fruit caused by cucumber mosaic and watermelon mosaic viruses—extending the harvest window. Fruits are butter-yellow, slightly bulbous with a gently wavy texture, and offer excellent flavor and tender texture. Best picked at 4–6 inches long, Supersonic is a versatile choice for grilling, stuffing, or mixing into summer vegetable dishes, and a reliable standout for early and long-season production.
The Ronde De Nice is a delicious French heirloom zucchini that is known for its flavor and tenderness! These round little summer squashes are the perfect zucchini for stuffing or roasting. This bush plant is also a wonderful producer for home gardens. Enjoy the light green globes with creamy yellow flesh in any dish. Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.
The Speckled Swan is a beautiful swan shaped gourd. This gourd has a long 12-16" neck that curves and enlarges at the end to resemble a swan. This gourd is ideal for selling at fall markets for decorating or painting once dried!
Provides one of the strongest disease packages for "Spineless” types zucchinis. Produces high yields of high gloss fruit with a classic Spineless Beauty appearance. Open, erect plant with no spines for easy harvest. Adapts well to large patio containers.
The little Table King Bush Squash is a nice compact winter squash variety that is perfect for a small home garden! This 2 pound fruit is excellent for baking, stuffing or roasting. This little squash is an All-American Selection winner for a reason! The glossy dark green ribbed exterior is a nice contrast with the thick pale orange flesh. The flavor even improves in storage. Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.
The Waltham Butternut squash is prolific, easy to grow, sweet, and tasty. This favorite has wonderful storage capability and is now available in organic seeds. Sweet, fine textured flesh. Definitely the top choice winter squash. Butternut Squash has a sweet, almost nutty taste that is similar to sweet potato. Waltham Butternut Squash has yellow skin and orange flesh. When ripe, it turns increasingly deep orange and becomes even sweeter and richer. Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.
