Squash

Bennings Green Tint

Summer Squash

(C. pepo)
Benning's Green Tint pattypan squash (or scallopini squash) is a pretty little pale-green, almost white, elegant scallopini that grows on a tidy, productive bush. The excellent flavour is good raw with dips.
Matures in 63 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ715 A (2g) approximately 22 seeds
SQ715 B (5g) approximately 55 seeds
SQ715 C (25g) approximately 275 seeds
SQ715 D (100g) approximately 1100 seeds
SQ715 E (500g) approximately 5500 seeds

Bush Delicata

The same shape, colour, and sweet taste as the well-loved regular delicata (SQ737), but on much tidier plants. Up to eight fruits on each plant! Space them closer together for a higher yield. This 2002 AAS-Winner has a better resistance to powdery mildew than other delicata types.
Matures in 100 days. (open pollinated seeds)

NOTE: Please excuse the error in our 2013 printed catalogue. The seed count, prices, and item number were not correct.

SQ742 A (2g) approximately 20 seeds
SQ742 B (5g) approximately 50 seeds
SQ742 C (25g) approximately 250 seeds
SQ742 D (100g) approximately 1000 seeds
SQ742 E (500g) approximately 5000 seeds

Buttercup

Winter Squash

(C. maxima)
Small- to medium-sized squash are round with flat tops and bottoms. Thick, dry, sweet orange flesh that gets even sweeter several weeks after harvest. Vine.
Matures in 115 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ730 A (2g) approximately 10 seeds
SQ730 B (5g) approximately 25 seeds
SQ730 C (25g) approximately 125 seeds
SQ730 D (100g) approximately 500 seeds
SQ730 E (500g) approximately 2500 seeds

Delicata

Winter Squash

(C. pepo)
A mild tasting, thin-skinned, delicate squash. The smallish 500g (1/2 lb) fruits on this sometimes sprawling plant will store well for months after harvesting. Sweet and lovely. Fruits are oblong and creamy white, striped with green bands.
Matures in 100 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ737 A (1g) approximately 15 seeds
SQ737 B (5g) approximately 75 seeds
SQ737 C (25g) approximately 375 seeds
SQ737 D (100g) approximately 1500 seeds
SQ737 E (500g) approximately 7500 seeds

Early Butternut

Winter Squash

(C. moschata)
Replaces Zenith. AAS winner. Medium-sized squash are uniform on productive, semi-bush plants. Each has a small seed cavity in dark orange sweet flesh with a tender, thin skin.
Matures in 110 days. (hybrid seeds)

SQ745 A (1g) approximately 10 seeds
SQ745 B (5g) approximately 50 seeds
SQ745 C (25g) approximately 250 seeds
SQ745 D (100g) approximately 1000 seeds
SQ745 E (500g) approximately 5000 seeds

Fairy

Winter Squash

(C. pepo)
An extra-early, vigorous vine with small leaves and abundant fruits. Fairy is large and oval, with smooth skin that is striped in pale green and orange-yellow. The flesh of each 1.1kg (2 lb) fruit is golden and thick with a lovely sweet flavour. Good resistance to powdery mildew.
Matures in 90 days. (hybrid seeds)

SQ751 A (3g) approximately 39 seeds
SQ751 B (10g) approximately 130 seeds
SQ751 C (25g) approximately 325 seeds

Festival

Winter Squash

(C. pepo)
This new winter squash combines the superior sweet-flavoured flesh of a Delicata with the shape of a blocky acorn. Skin has bright white and green markings with orange background stripes. Each weighs 1-1.3kg (2-21/2lb). Stores for 3 months. Also great for fall decorations. Semi-bush plant.
Matures in 85 days. (hybrid seeds)

SQ723 A (2g) approximately 20 seeds
SQ723 B (5g) approximately 50 seeds
SQ723 C (25g) approximately 250 seeds
SQ723 D (100g) approximately 1000 seeds
SQ723 E (500g) approximately 5000 seeds

First Taste Kabocha

(C. maxima)
Beautiful Japanese pumpkins about on this early maturing and prolific variety. Its yellow flesh is very sweet, so it's ideal for pies and tempura. Fruits average 1kg in size, with flattish bottoms and tops. Plan on multiple harvests from late summer to frost!
Matures in 85 days. (hybrid seeds)

SQ732 A (2g) approximately 14 seeds
SQ732 B (5g) approximately 35 seeds
SQ732 C (25g) approximately 175 seeds
SQ732 D (100g) approximately 700 seeds

Goblin Eggs

Winter Squash

(C. pepo)
A charming mixture of small, egg-shaped C. pepo varieties, Goblin Eggs forms a nest of curious and delightful decorative gourds that appear earlier in the garden than others. A fun choice for gardening with children, and creating unique fall displays.
Matures in 80 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ750 A (0.75g) approximately 24 seeds
SQ750 B (5g) approximately 165 seeds

Gold Nugget

Winter Squash

(C. maxima)
Gold Nugget is an amazing bush plant with all the squash fruits setting in a cluster at the base of the plant - as many as 10 on each! Small, round, orange fruits weigh 500-700g (1-11/2lb) and have golden flesh that keeps well. Wait until the skin is no longer shiny to pick them.
Matures in 85 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ744 A (3g) approximately 18 seeds
SQ744 B (10g) approximately 60 seeds
SQ744 C (25g) approximately 150 seeds
SQ744 D (100g) approximately 600 seeds
SQ744 E (500g) approximately 4500 seeds

Honeyboat

C. pepo
CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Honeyboat (sometimes listed as Honey Boat) is a high quality delicata type winter squash. Fruits are elongated with even lines over a buff-coloured skin. The flavour is rich and reminiscent of sweet potatoes, and few squash store as well as this one. Fruits average 8cm (3") thick, and up to 20cm (8") long on productive, tidy bush plants.
Matures in 105 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ741 A (3g) approximately 54 seeds
SQ741 B (10g) approximately 180 seeds
SQ741 C (25g) approximately 450 seeds
SQ741 D (125g) approximately 2250 seeds
SQ741 E (500g) approximately 9000 seeds

Mesa Queen Acorn

Winter Squash

(C. pepo)
Larger version of Table King. Each weighs about 1 kg (2lb). Vine. Some plants may give pale-coloured fruit.
Matures in 70 days. (hybrid seeds)

SQ728 A (1g) approximately 12 seeds
SQ728 B (5g) approximately 60 seeds
SQ728 C (25g) approximately 300 seeds
SQ728 D (100g) approximately 1200 seeds
SQ728 E (500g) approximately 6000 seeds

Orange Summer Kuri

Winter squash

(C. maxima)
CERTIFIED ORGANIC! This popular Japanese type buttercup squash has deep orange skin and sweet smooth flesh. Red Kuri squash have big vines that give 2-3 fruits per plant, each weighing 2.5 to 4.5 kg (5-10 lbs).
Matures in 95 days. (hybrid seeds)

SQ754 A 10 seeds
SQ754 B 100 seeds
SQ754 C 250 seeds

Pinnacle

Winter Squash
(C. pepo)
A new semi-bush spaghetti squash variety with bright yellow skin, and superior interior quality. Thes trands of flesh are fine and tasty. This variety can be grown more densely in the field for higher yields. Early maturing!
Matures in 85 days. (hybrid seeds)

SQ749 A (3g) approximately 15 seeds
SQ749 B (10g) approximately 50 seeds
SQ749 C (25g) approximately 125 seeds
SQ749 D (100g) approximately 500 seeds
SQ749 E (500g) approximately 2500 seeds

Small Wonder

Winter Squash

(C. pepo)
Small Wonder replaces Hi Beta Gold. Brilliant orange little spaghetti squash are stunning nestled in their tidy plants. These have higher beta-carotene than other spaghetti squash. About 1kg (2 lbs) each. Small Wonder spaghetti squash stores particularly well.
Matures in 115 days. (hybrid seeds)

SQ739 A (2g) approximately 10 seeds
SQ739 B (5g) approximately 25 seeds
SQ739 C (25g) approximately 125 seeds
SQ738 D (100g) approximately 500 seeds
SQ739 E (500g) approximately 2500 seeds

Spaghetti Squash

Winter Squash

(C. pepo)
These pale yellow, oval squash grow to 25cm (10") on long productive vines. They keep well for meals right through winter.
Matures in 100 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ735 A (3g) approximately 18 seeds
SQ735 B (10g) approximately 60 seeds
SQ735 C (25g) approximately 150 seeds
SQ735 D (100g) approximately 600 seeds
SQ735 E (500g) approximately 3000 seeds

Starship

Summer Squash

(C. pepo)
At last a dark green shiny scallopini that keeps its distinctive shape without going round. The vigorous bush plants are productive and flattened discs have tidy blossom ends. Pick at 8-10cm (3-4") for unique baby vegetables.
Matures in 40-45 days. (hybrid seeds)

SQ711 A (2g) approximately 16 seeds
SQ711 B (5g) approximately 40 seeds
SQ711 C (25g) approximately 200 seeds
SQ711 D (100g) approximately 800 seeds
SQ711 E (500g) approximately4000 seeds

Sunburst

Summer Squash

(C. pepo)
Vivid deep yellow pattypans look like jewels nestling in a big bush. These dazzling miniatures are best picked at 5cm (2"). Steam them whole for a treat.
Matures in 60 days. (hybrid seeds)

SQ716 A (2g) approximately 18 seeds
SQ716 B (5g) approximately 45 seeds
SQ716 C (25g) approximately 225 seeds
SQ716 D (100g) approximately 900 seeds
SQ716 E (500g) approximately 4500 seeds

Sweet Dumpling

Winter Squash

(C. pepo)
Delicious light-golden flesh, with a fine, sweet texture when baked. The 8-10cm (3-4"), squat fruits weigh about half a pound - just right for an individual serving. Very productive and a good keeper.
Matures in 110 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ738 A (1g) approximately 17 seeds
SQ738 B (5g) approximately 85 seeds
SQ738 C (25g) approximately 425 seeds
SQ738 D (100g) approximately 1700 seeds
SQ738 E (500g) approximately 8500 seeds

Sweet Mama

Single long vines with almost no side shoots produce 1.3kg (3 lb) fruits with dark green, hard skins over sweet, nutty, deep orange flesh. This AAS Winner has outstanding storage ability and flavour.
Matures in 85-95 days. (hybrid seeds)

SQ760 A (2g) approximately 14 seeds
SQ760 B (10g) approximately 70 seeds
SQ760 C (50g) approximately 350 seeds
SQ760 D (250g) approximately 1750 seeds
SQ760 E (500g) approximately 3500 seeds

Table King Acorn Organic

Winter Squash

(C. pepo)
The King Squash returns! A compact semi-bush type certified organic squash that grows only 1 x 1.2m (3 x 4') and produces 5-8 small, 80g (1.5 lb), dark-green fruits. The flavour of the pale orange, fibreless flesh improves in storage. For high yields, space 30cm (1') apart in rows 2m (6')
Matures in 105 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ731 A (2g) approximately 28 seeds
SQ731 B (5g) approximately 70 seeds
SQ731 C (25g) approximately 350 seeds
SQ731 D (100g) approximately 1400 seeds
SQ731 E (500g) approximately 7000 seeds
 

Table Queen

(C. pepo)
Table Queen is the reliable old favourite heirloom acorn squash, grown for generations. The medium sized fruits have sweet, golden yellow flesh that turns deep orange in storage. Leave them on the vine until the skin turns quite hard, and they will keep for months.
Matures in 85 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ753 A (3g) approximately 39 seeds
SQ753 B (10g) approximately 130 seeds
SQ753 C (25g) approximately 325 seeds
SQ753 D (100g) approximately 1300 seeds
SQ783 E (500g) approximately 6500 seeds

Tivoli

Winter Squash

(C. pepo)
Tivoli squash is a creamy-yellow coloured spaghetti squash on high-yielding vines. Fruits to 3kg (6 lb). Tivoli has won awards for the compactness of the plants. Perfect for squash lovers in smaller spaces, and particularly productive in raised beds.
Matures in 100 days. (hybrid Seeds)

SQ740 A (3g) approximately 24 seeds
SQ740 B (10g) approximately 80 seeds
SQ740 C (25g) approximately 200 seeds
SQ740 D (100g) approximately 800 seeds
SQ740 E (500g) approximately 4000 seeds

Tromboncino

(C. moschata)
Summer Squash
Rambling vines produce very long, pale green Italian summer squash. Tromboncino an grow to 2m (6'), with a tiny seed cavity just at the blossom end. Flavourful and firm, the seedless texture is a treat in the kitchen. Great steamed, stir- fried or for pickles. Trellis to get straight ones, but the unique shapes are really fun. Harvest while still tender at 20-45cm (8-18") long.
Matures in 80 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ714 A (2g) approximately 18 seeds
SQ714 B (5g) approximately 45 seeds
SQ714 C (25g) approximately 225 seeds
SQ714 D (100g) approximately 900 seeds

Turks Turban

(C. maxima)
Highly productive Heirloom plants yield several brightly coloured, attractive gourds to 25cm (10") across. Excellent for baking and stuffing, the bright red, white and green squashes also look stunning in fall displays as decorative gourds or on the market table.
Matures in 100 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ752 A (3g) approximately 15 seeds
SQ752 B (10g) approximately 50 seeds
SQ752 C (25g) approximately 125 seeds
SQ752 D (100g) approximately 500 seeds
SQ752 E (500g) approximately 2500 seeds

Uchiki Red Kuri Organic

C. maxima

Uchiki red kuri is a CERTIFIED ORGANIC Japanese type Hubbard, with dark, red/orange skin over tasty, cream-coloured flesh. Popular in Japanese and Thai dishes, the flesh is flavourful and firm, never stringy. Uchiki kuri squash plants are productive and robust in this climate. Sometimes known as "onion squash."
Matures in 100 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ729 A (3g) approximately 12 seeds
SQ729 B (10g) approximately 40 seeds
SQ729 C (50g) approximately 200 seeds
SQ729 D (100g) approximately 400 seeds

Waltham Butternut

C. moschata
CERTIFIED ORGANIC! The extremely vigorous vines of this AAS-Winner produce uniform butternut squash fruits with creamy, rich, dry, yellow-orange flesh. Waltham butternut squashes can store for as long as six months!
Matures in 110 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ761 A (1g) approximately 10 seeds
SQ761 B (5g) approximately 50 seeds
SQ761 C (25g) approximately 250 seeds
SQ761 D (100g) approximately 1000 seeds

White Vegetable Marrow

Summer Squash

(C. pepo)
Large bushes produce pale oval squash, can be used as a zucchini or left to mature. When mature at 25cm (10"), it has hard skin and creamy interior that is popular for stuffing and baking. Lebanese type. It can be picked young when pale green and used like a summer squash.
Matures in 100 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ719 A (2g) approximately 12 seeds
SQ719 B (5g) approximately 30 seeds
SQ719 C (25g) approximately 150 seeds
SQ719 D (100g) approximately 600 seeds
SQ719 E (500g) approximately 3000 seeds

Yellow Crookneck

Summer Squash
(C. pepo)
An old-time heirloom variety. Yellow Crookneck produces creamy yellow 13-15cm (5-6"). Slightly warted, curved neck squash with really excellent flavour. An open bush plant, yellow crookneck is most productive once the night time temperatures have warmed up in summer.
Matures in 75 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ734 A (5g) approximately 65 seeds
SQ734 B (25g) approximately 325 seeds
SQ734 C (125g) approximately 1625 seeds
SQ734 D (500g) approximately 6500 seeds
SQ734 E (1kg) approximately 13000 seeds

Yellow Crookneck Organic

Summer Squash

(C. pepo)
An old-time heirloom variety. Yellow Crookneck produces creamy yellow 13-15cm (5-6"). CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Slightly warted, curved neck squash with really excellent flavour. An open bush plant, yellow crookneck is most productive in summer, once night time temperatures have warmed.
Matures in 75 days. (open pollinated seeds)

SQ713 A (2g) approximately 24 seeds
SQ713 B (5g) approximately 60 seeds
SQ713 C (25g) approximately 300 seeds
SQ713 D (100g) approximately 1200 seeds
SQ713 E (500g) approximately 6000 seeds