Squash

Winter Squash

Plant in full sun, with well drained, fertile soil, pH between 6.0 -6.5. Squash are warm season plants, only plant after danger of frost has past. To properly store squash it must be cured. To cure fruit: Harvest when fruit are ripe and set in a sunny and dry location for 7-10 days . Then place in a cool (50F degrees) dry, dark location to store.

Buttercup

Sweet flavor, with a turban like shape and a grey button on the bottom.

This prolific plant grows 3-4 lb squash, which are ready to harvest when the skin hardens. Stores well for for 4-6 months

Sweet Dumpling

Small 4" diameter fruit that weigh close to 1lb. The very sweet, tender orange flesh is great for baking or stuffing. Does not store longer than 4 weeks. Eat shortly after harvest.

Acorn 'Tuffy'

Tuffy has thicker, much sweeter, drier yellow flesh than other acorn squash. With a dark skin and deep ribbing. Stores well for 6-8 weeks.

Waltham Butternut

This garden classic grows 12" long and weighs 2-4lbs. Stores well for, up to 6 months.

Summer Squash

Culture:

Plant in full sun, with well drained, fertile soil, pH between 6.0 -6.5. Squash are warm season plants, plant after danger of frost has past.

Yellow Crookneck

An all time classic that is easy to grow and had great flavor.

Heirloom

Straightneck Squash

'Slick Pick'

Extra early, blemish free fruit, with good flavor. Fruit is slightly longer than other straightneck varieties. Bred by Brent Loy at the University of New Hampshire.

Yellow Squash, Zephyr

Distinctive, slender fruits are yellow with faint white stripes and light-green blossom ends. Harvest young at 4-6" for unusually delicious, nutty flavor and firm texture. Vigorous, high-yielding plants.

Zucchini 'Dunja'

Dunja is a dark green zucchini, very prolific. Open plants and small spines make for an easy harvest.

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