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WINTER SQUASH SEED
(WS06) SQUASH CHIRIMEN (100 days) (Pictured Above Left) Famous Yokohama type squash from Japan. This is a special and tasty Japanese variety of pumpkin with a green, warty skin and yellow, moist flesh, very nice flavor. The flat, globe-shaped, ribbed fruit can reach 8" in diameter. Harvest when fruit reaches 6"-8" in diameter.
5 grams approx 25 seeds UNTREATED - $2.59
(WS03) SQUASH SHISHIGATANI
(110 days) Also known as 'Toonas Makino', the Shishigatani pumpkin is one of the 'kyo yasai', a traditional vegetables in the Kyoto region. The fruit are uniquely shaped, like a bottle gourd and are ribbed and very warty. They are dark green, turning to tan at full maturity. The fine-grained flesh has a delicious nutty flavor.
2.5 grams approx 25 seeds - $2.59
(WS08) SQUASH TARDIVA DI NAPOLI (90 days) This is a terrific 'butternut' squash substitute. Though shaped like a butternut it has a greenish grey exterior and sweet supple orange flesh. Grows larger than butternuts at 15 to 40 lbs on average.
Not overly watery like some squash, and has a fine delicate flavor.
3 grams approx 12 seeds UNTREATED - $2.59
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(WS99) SQUASH BERRETINA PIACENTINA
(105 days) An extremely rare heirloom of Italy translated is the "Beret of Piacenza". A wonderful, nutty flavored flattened round grey/green selection with yellow/orange flesh weighing in at 3 to 5 lbs each. 3.2 grams approx 10 seeds UNTREATED - $2.59
(WS27) SQUASH GEORGIA CANDY ROASTER
(112 days) Much like the regular heirloom banana squash, but these get even bigger, up to 60 lbs. The long cylindrical fruit has thin pink skin and delicious orange flesh, is perfect for baking and pies. This heirloom is productive and it keeps very well. These are a very rare variety hailing from the great state of Georgia, and not the more common Carolina Candy Roaster varieties. 5 grams approx 18-20 seeds TREATED - $2.39
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(WS07) MARINA DI CHIOGGIA (95 days) The heirloom 'sea pumpkin' of Chioggia, on the coast of Italy, with large turban shaped fruit that are deep blue-green. It is one of the most beautiful and unique of all squash, a perfect variety for market gardeners. The rich, sweet flesh is a deep yellow-orange and of good quality, delicious baked or in pies. The fruit weigh about 10 lbs each and are produced on vigorous vines. Stunning.
3.5 grams approx 10 seeds UNTREATED - $2.59
(WS09) SQUASH RUGOSA BUTTERNUT
(110 days) The 'violin' heirloom butternut of Italy, so named for its classic shape said to resembling that of a violin. Another fine eating suqash from the old world that is very rare and highly favored. Fine flesh is neither watery or overly dry, wrinkled and ribbed skinned fruits are about 4 lbs on the average. Another fine offering for the market grower or homeowner looking for something special and unique.
3.5 grams approx 14 seeds untreated - $2.39
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(WS20) SQUASH RED WARTY THING
(110 days) Variety from the U.S. Seed Bank that has the appearance that is perfect for the specialty and CSA market. Good eating squash with Hubbard type flesh and a very hard thick rind.
4 grams approx 30 seeds TREATED - $2.59
(WS11) SQUASH SWEET LIGHTNING F1 HYBRID
(100 days) Great dual-purpose small squash, with something of a classic mini-pumpkin shape with wonderfully mottled white markings on the ribs. Good eating, and one of the best tasting squash. Its small size makes for great 'single-serving' use. Name refers to quickness of preparation: cut out the stem and empty the seed cavity, place in the microwave and in just minutes you have a great treat. Semi-bush vine makes it suitable for smaller gardens, as well. Sure hit for home and market growers. 2 grams approx 30 seeds TREATED - $2.59
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(WS22) SQUASH UCHIKI KURI
(90 days) Japanese Hubbard-type squash that has attractive orange-red skin. Yellow and creamy flesh is very sweet and nutty. The plant grows vigorously in warm climates and should be well watered during growth. Very productive, fruit grows to around 2-3 lbs at 7"x7" in size.
3 grams approx 15 seeds UNTREATED - $2.39
(WS23) SQUASH BLUE KURI
(90 days) Japanese Hubbard-type squash. This variety produces globe-shaped fruits with blue-green skin, weighing about 2-1/2 lbs. Yellow flesh is very sweet. Fruit are good for long time storage and long distance shipping. Very productive squash. 4 grams approx 20 seeds TREATED - $2.59
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(WS17) SQUASH ZAPALO PLOMO
(100 days) Extremly rare ancient variety that is claimed to be the inspiration for topaz colored jewelry of ancient indian civilizations. A very unique recovery from the USDA Seed Bank. Good eating quality and wonderful ornamental, up to 10 lbs.
3 grams approx 18 seeds TREATED - $2.39
(WS24) SQUASH LA ESTRELLA CALABASA F1 HYBRID
(70-125 days) A wonderful tropical pumpkin hybrid from the Univerisy of Florida, bred for uniform fruit size and superior color. Quickly produces 6 pound fruit in Florida in winter, larger 12 pound fruit take a bit longer in summer up north. Green and tan rounded shape, nearly ribless. Unique, flavorful selection. 2 grams approx 20 seeds TREATED - $2.59
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