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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Kikuza is a unique, pumpkin-like delicious Japanese heirloom squash. This variety can grow to be a large 5 lbs. with an orange ribbed rind, with a thick, juicy, spicy and tender flesh. The Kikuza has a wonderful flavor and is great baked or roasted.
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.
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 Sweet Meat Squash's deep orange flesh is sweet and great for cooking. This delicious heirloom is from Oregon. The Sweet Meat's plant produces fruits that are large and flattened in shape. This variety has a beautiful deep sea blue-green color on its outside with a tender, "meaty" orange inside.
The Long Island Cheese Squash got its name by resembling a large wheel of cheese and has been a favorite since the 1800s! This dark orange, ribbed winter squash can weigh 6-12 pounds. The Long Island Cheese has a sweet delicate flavor that is perfect for pies and other sweet baked treats. This squash will keep up to 6 months in storage.
The Amish Pie Squash is an heirloom winter squash that originated in 1999 from an Amish gardener in the mountain region of Maryland. This large squash can weigh 60 to 80 pounds and is the perfect squash for canning. Just like its name, this variety's thick, sweet flesh is perfect for making pies. Certified Organic. Learn more about our organic seeds.
