Winter Squash Seed Growing Information Cucurbita pepo Transplant: Start seed indoors about 3 weeks before desired transplant date. Soil temperature for germination is 65-85° F. Transplant after last frost and once soil has warmed to at least 60F. Can be direct seeded in regions that have long, hot growing season. Spacing: Dependent on the size of the plant and fruit. Small fruited seed varieties can be planted 24" apart, while large fruited seed varieties require 3-4' spacing. Bush seed varieties and small vining seed varieties require 5-6' between rows. Long vining seed varieties require rows up to 9’ apart. Be careful not to disturb roots when planting. Growth needs: Grows best in well-drained soil with access to pollinators. Can be planted into black plastic or black landscape fabric to warm soil and improve growth. Harvest: Pick with clippers when skin is fully colored and stems have started to dry down. Make sure harvest occurs before any frost. Cut and cure in sun, greenhouse or area with good ventilation and temperatures of 80° F for about 1 week. Storage: Store at 50-60° F with 60-70% relative humidity, making sure there is good air flow and ventilation.
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Delica is a vigorous, uniform variety that is widely adaptable and stores well. It has very dry, finely grained flesh with creamy texture and sweet flavor. Days To Maturity: 90-99...
High quality interior with brilliant orange color, and a wrinkled, warted rind. Great item for fall decoration and has good eating quality. Days To Maturity: 110 And Up Color: Orange...
Popular spaghetti with smooth, pale, yellow rind. Sakata strain. Days To Maturity: 90-99 Color: Tan Alternative For: Tivoli F1 Days To Maturity: 95 Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N Plant Habit:...
Slightly longer acorn squash has deep ridges, dark green exterior and buttery interior. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Black Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Days To Maturity: 75 Pvp (protected Variety...
Striped vegetable spaghetti with great flavor! Fruit are very hard shelled for long shelf life and good shipping. Days To Maturity: 90-99 Color: Bi-color Days To Maturity: 90 Pvp (protected...
Delica is a vigorous, uniform variety that is widely adaptable and stores well. It has very dry, finely grained flesh with creamy texture and sweet flavor. Days To Maturity: 90-99...
Large bush acorn has dark almost black green skin with nice orange flesh that has a good amount of sugars. Fruit is very uniform in shape and size. Days To...
Very uniform, early to mature and resists external scarring. Pinnacle produces high yields of fruit with a nice deep yellow color. Days To Maturity: 80-89 Color: Yellow Days To Maturity:...
Slightly ribbed fruit with flatter bottoms consistently yields larger squashes than Royal Ace. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Black Days To Maturity: 70-75 Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N Plant Habit:...
Large, bush acorn has very dark, almost black, outer skin with tasty orange flesh. Bellorado provides great yields of fruits with high sugar content. Days To Maturity: 80-89 Color: Black...
A good fresh market butternut that is uniform in shape and size. Avalon has a dark orange flesh when mature with a fine texture and sweet flavor. Days To Maturity:...
This is an excellent packing butternut. Butterfly produces good yields of very uniform typical butternut shaped fruit. The size range is also very consistent making for a high packout. The...
Germination: 92% High yielding acorn with a concentrated fruit set. Uniform, deep blackish green fruit are more round than most acorns and keep their color well. Limited Distribution Days To...
Oblate fruit with beautiful coloring and shallow ridges. Flesh is yellow orange and dense with high dry matter. Big brother to Speckled Pup, doubles as an ornamental.
Slightly ribbed fruit with flatter bottoms consistently yields larger squashes than Royal Ace. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Black Days To Maturity: 70-75 Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N Plant Habit:...
Slightly longer acorn squash has deep ridges, dark green exterior and buttery interior. Days To Maturity: 70-79 Color: Black Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Days To Maturity: 75 Pvp (protected Variety...
Popular spaghetti with smooth, pale, yellow rind. Days To Maturity: 90-99 Color: Tan Days To Maturity: 95 Pvp (protected Variety Patent): N Plant Habit: Vine Type: Spaghetti Weight: 3 -...
A large sized butternut with long necks and a classic butternut shape. Uniform fruit have a vibrant orange interior. Days To Maturity: 100-109 Color: Tan Days To Maturity: 100 Pvp...
Smooth skinned and uniform with an intense orange red color. The interior is bright orange, and the flesh is dry yet delicious. Stores well. Days To Maturity: 90-99 Color: Orange...
Germination: 82% An AAS Winner! Tivoli’s short vines allow for more plants per acre. Flesh has long, firm strands with a delicate flavor. In our trials this variety was early...
Germination: 95% High yielding acorn with a concentrated fruit set. Uniform, deep blackish green fruit are more round than most acorns and keep their color well. Limited Distribution Days To...
The name says it all! Pink Panther produces fruits of a beautiful dark pink color that are flavorful and good eating. Works well as a fall ornamental with the added...
Very uniform, early to mature and resists external scarring. Pinnacle produces high yields of fruit with a nice deep yellow color. Days To Maturity: 80-89 Color: Yellow Alternative For: Tivoli...
Bright gold coloration with light cream streaks makes this squash a showstopper. Colors up early and can be harvested early as a mini or left to grow to full size....
Uniform buff fruit with bit of a pink hue and attractive subtle ridges. Granite also boasts a small seed cavity and amazing flavor. Days To Maturity: 90-99 Color: Tan Days...
AVAILABLE SOON! We recommend Essex as a substitute. Uniform fruit with strong plant vigor and dark orange flesh. Days To Maturity: 90-99 Color: Tan Days To Maturity: 95 Pvp (protected...
AAS winner! Popular sweet-fleshed winter squash with very smooth texture and a thin rind that is edible. Days To Maturity: 80-89 Color: Bi-color Ir (intermediate Resistance): Pm Days To Maturity:...