Squash

Squash Seeds

Squash is one of the fastest growing vegetables in the home garden. It comes in so many shapes, sizes, flavors, and colors. Squash has two main types: summer or winter. Both have excellent nutritional value and a wide range of uses.

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The UFO F1 Gourd is a white saucer-shaped variety with short fingers that looks like it is out of this world, hence its name! Not only will these 8-10 ounce gourds blow you away with its unique looks, but also its flavor. This tasty variety grows on 5 foot vines and will produce a dozen fruits per plant.

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 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!

The Dark Green Zucchini is the darkest and most tender zucchini we have! This variety has a smooth, straight, green outer skin with a creamy white flesh. Pick at 6-8" for an even more tender flesh, that is perfect for baking into stews or making zucchini bread.

The Sweet Dumpling Squash has a very sweet, deep orange flesh that is excellent for stuffing. This winter squash is a small, 4"  teacup-shaped fruit that grows up to 1 lb. in size. This variety grows on medium length vines. The Sweet Dumpling's skin is a creamy ivory color with dark green stripes and is a great squash to serve as a single-serving.

The Yellow Crookneck Squash is the perfect summer squash that has a mild, sweet and full flavored taste. The perfect time to pick this variety is when its young and about 6 inches in size. The inside of the Yellow Crookneck is very tender with a creamy consistency.

The Honeybaby Squash is an All-American Selection winning winter squash. These 1-2 pound flavorful butternuts have a deep orange flesh and it can be grown anywhere. Honeybaby is a very productive variety of winter squash that produces numerous fruits on a compact plant. These shorter vines grow 2-3 feet in a semi-bush habit showing great garden vigor which results in healthier plants that resisted powdery mildew later into the season, especially in the Southeast. The short, wide fruits are slightly larger with a more sweet, nutty and meaty than similar comparison varieties. Honeybaby is delicious when steamed, baked or made into soups and stews. Plant as soon as soil temperatures reach 65 degrees to ensure maturity in 90-100 days.

Caserta squash is a distinctive heirloom variety of summer squash with a rich history and notable characteristics. Originating from Italy, Caserta squash has been cherished for its unique appearance and exceptional flavor. The squash is characterized by its small to medium size, with a slightly elongated shape and smooth, pale green skin that often has a subtle, mottled pattern. The flesh is tender and creamy, offering a mild, nutty flavor that enhances a variety of dishes, from stir-fries to gratins. Caserta squash typically reaches harvestable maturity in about 50 to 60 days from planting, and the plants exhibit a bushy, compact growth habit, making them well-suited for smaller garden spaces. They thrive in warm, well-drained soil and prefer full sun exposure. The plants are prolific producers, yielding an abundance of tender, flavorful squash throughout the growing season. With its unique color, mild flavor, and manageable growth habits, Caserta squash is a valuable addition to both culinary gardens and farm-to-table dining experiences. The Caserta Zucchini is an early bush cocozelle that was a 1949 AAS winner.

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.

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 Little Dipper is a “mini” traditional-shaped butternut squash that literally can make a personal-sized delicious meal! This tasty squash variety weighs in at about 2 pounds per fruit. The Little Dipper's plant habit is full vine with vigorous growth and has potential to produce a high amount of very uniform, orange-colored fruit.

The Yellow Bush Scallop Squash plant, also known as the Golden Custard, produces beautiful yellow scallops. This variety offers beautiful, bright yellow fruits with a rich, mellow flavor that is perfect for stuffing. The Yellow Bush Scallop offers high yields making it great for market production.

The Buttercup Burgess is a great squash with a nice, sweet flesh that keeps very well. This variety is a relatively early maturing winter squash. The Buttercup Burgess' plant is bushy and fairly compact.

Tai Guo bitter gourd is a widely grown variety of bitter melon! These large fruits have bright skin that is dark green in color with thick flesh. Tai Guo bitters are vigorous, fast growing in warmer climates. It is suggested to grow this gourd along supports. Taiwan Large Bitter is very productive and easy to grow, making it a favorite!

Gelber Englischer squash, also known as "Yellow English Squash," is a classic heirloom variety with a history that dates back to the 19th century. Originating from England, this squash is celebrated for its vibrant yellow color and distinctive culinary qualities. The plant produces smooth, medium-sized fruits that are typically yellow when ripe. Known for its tender texture and mild, buttery flavor, Gelber Englischer squash is versatile in the kitchen, ideal for sautéing, grilling, or adding to soups and casseroles. The plant grows in a sprawling habit, with broad, heart-shaped leaves and is generally vigorous and productive. It is usually ready for harvest in mid to late summer when the fruits are firm and bright yellow. With its rich history, appealing color, and delicious taste, Gelber Englischer squash continues to be a popular choice among gardeners and chefs alike.

Beautiful and small light-green squash with subtle freckling. Produces an abundance of 2-3" fruits with excellent flavor. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew, watermelon mosaic virus, and zucchini yellow mosaic virus.

The Goldetti F1 Squash is a cylindrical golden orange winter squash variety with a dry stringy flesh resembling long, thin pasta. These 11 inch long squashes are ready to harvest when the skin becomes hardened and will keep for up to six months. The Goldetti is a wonderful pasta substitute and is best prepared whole in the microwave or baked.

The Delicata is a very distinct squash that has a delicious, sweet taste. This variety is a high sugar content squash with fruits that weigh in from 1-3 lbs. each. This old heirloom was introduced in 1894 by Peter Henderson and Co.. The Delicata is a favorite for its very sweet flavor that is great for cooking, especially stuffing.