Winter Squash Varieties

Can also be seeded directly in the field after soil temperature is 72°F. (Seed Variable); 2-8 lbs./acre.; 7-10 days, 72°F. Start early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost.

(8 lbs.) Queensland Blue is a striking blue, flattened, and ribbed winter squash. Yields well and is a good keeper. Can also be seeded directly in the field after soil temperature is 72°F.

Cure 10-14 days; Store 1-2 months for best flavor; Will keep 4-6 months. Squash are rich in the carotenoids necessary for vitamin A production and boast a wide complement of amino acids.

Delicious baked or for pies. Golden-yellow flesh in a thin, dark-green, white-lined rind, flecked with gray. (3 lbs.) Burgess Buttercup is a turban-shaped winter squash that is 8” long and averages 3 lbs.

Delicious baked or for pies. Golden-yellow flesh in a thin, dark-green, white-lined rind, flecked with gray. (3 lbs.) Our Certified Organic Burgess Buttercup is a turban-shaped winter squash that is 8” long and averages 3 lbs.

(Seed Variable); 2-8 lbs./acre.; 7-10 days, 72°F. It is sweet, buttery and delicious stuffed or in soups and pies. When harvest immature it can be prepared like a summer squash. Golden Nugget is a prolific bush winter squash bred to taste like a sweet...

(4-5 lbs.) Our Certified Organic Waltham Butternut squash is the most popular commercially grown butternut, setting the standard with a sweet, nutty flavor. Start early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost.

See chart below; diseases vary by region. Keep soil evenly moist but not wet as too much moisture causes seed to rot. Harvest regularly when fruits are young to keep plants productive.

Row covers and/or apply Pyrethrin. Work in shovelful of compost and 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer into hill. See chart below; diseases vary by region. Transplant carefully as to not disturb roots.

Keep soil evenly moist but not wet as too much moisture causes seed to rot. Curing not required; Stores 2-3 months. Toss with Parmesan cheese and butter. For best results move winter squash to a warm dry area 80-90°F to cure; see each type (below) for...

Row covers and/or apply Pyrethrin. Work in shovelful of compost and 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer into hill. See chart below; diseases vary by region. Transplant carefully as to not disturb roots.

Red Kuri matures fruits that reach 10 lbs. Each with a slight teardrop-shape. The golden flesh is smooth, dry, sweet and rich; a great yielding and keeping variety. A delicious Japanese winter squash.

Good sweet flesh. The Buttercup Burgess is a relatively early maturing winter squash. This squash plant is bushy and fairly compact. A great squash that keeps well.

A very distinct squash great for stuffing. An old heirloom was introduced in 1894 by Peter Henderson and Co.. Very sweet flavor that is great for cooking. Delicata is a high sugar content squash with fruits that weigh in from 1-3 lbs.

Great for pies and baking. Flesh is peach-colored, similar to an acorn squash but with better sweet flavor and texture. Attractive personal-sized squashes is superior in both flavor and yield! Deeply ribbed and striped fruits with a wide, slightly rounded...

(Seed Variable); 2-8 lbs./acre.; 7-10 days, 72°F. The flesh is golden-yellow, sweet and fiberless. It is delicious and creamy when grilled, fried, baked or roasted. It is a long torpedo shaped squash with a unique flavor.

(Kitchenette) 175-300/oz. (Seed Variable); 2-8 lbs./acre.; 7-10 days, 72°F. Use it for baking or roasting. Bred by the University of NH in 1953. It is sweet and dry with thick yellow-orange flesh.

Can also be seeded directly in the field after soil temperature is 72°F. (Seed Variable); 2-8 lbs./acre.; 7-10 days, 72°F. Start early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost.

(10-20 lbs.) Galeux d'Eysines is a beautiful French Heirloom winter squash from the Southwest of France. Features peanut shaped warts all over the surface that adds another dimension to your fall displays.

(10 lbs.) Triamble is a triangular heirloom winter squash from Australia. Excellent flavor and a novelty for fall decoration. Can also be seeded directly in the field after soil temperature is 72°F.

It is oval with green skin and large, raised, yellow ribs. Where it really shines though is in fall displays of pumpkins and winter squash. (8-15 lbs.) American Tondo is a delicious, unique looking, multipurpose Italian winter squash.

Keep soil evenly moist but not wet as too much moisture causes seed to rot. Curing not required; Stores 2-3 months. Each 12 foot long vine delivers good yields of uniform, 10 inch fruit.

Can also be seeded directly in the field after soil temperature is 72°F. (Seed Variable); 2-8 lbs./acre.; 7-10 days, 72°F. Start early indoors in pots and transplant after last spring frost.

Row covers and/or apply Pyrethrin. Work in shovelful of compost and 1/2 cup TSC's Complete fertilizer into hill. See chart below; diseases vary by region. Transplant carefully as to not disturb roots.

Used for all types of dishes including pies and mashing. Beautiful flavor, high quality flesh. (5-10 lbs.) Our Certified Organic Red Kuri winter Squash is also called Orange Hokkaido.

Fruit stores for a long time. The sweet orange flesh has few seeds and is delicious in soups or baked and served in slices. (37-44 lbs.) Lunga di Napoli is an Italian butternut shaped squash that is 2' long.

Excellent baked, steamed or microwaved, and stores well. Tan-skinned fruits are 8” long, blocky and have a small bulbous seed cavity. (4-5 lbs.) All American Selections Winner in 1970.