Blue Ballet Winter Squash

$3.50/25 seeds

Cucurbita maxima – (90 days) Smaller version of the Blue Hubbard, only with a smoother blue–grey shell. This is a 4–6 lb. fruit making it much more marketable than its much larger cousin. Sweet fibreless flesh that stores well. Certified Organic.

Planting instructions: After last frost, plant seeds 1" deep, spaced 2" apart in rich soil. Train vines slowly in the direction you want the plant to grow in. Deep waterings. Full sun.

Harvest information: Keep picked clean for best yields. Gather before last frost, leaving part if the stem attached to the fruit. Store in a dry place.

Burgess Buttercup Squash

$3.50/25 seeds

Cucurbita maxima – (90 days) Small fruits with thick orange very sweet & dry flesh. Green shell with narrow grey stripes & slight molting. Certified Organic.

Planting instructions: After last frost, plant seeds 1" deep, spaced 2" apart in rich soil. Train vines slowly in the direction you want the plant to grow in. Deep waterings. Full sun.

Harvest information: Keep picked clean for best yields. Gather before last frost, leaving part if the stem attached to the fruit. Store in a dry place.

Pattison Panache Verte et Blanc Squash

$3.50/25 seeds

Cucurbita maxima – (60–70 days) French heirloom that was listed by Vilmorin in the 1800s. Excellent summer squash, scallops should be eaten when seafoam green, dark green stripes appear as the fruits continue to mature. Certified Organic.

Planting instructions: After last frost, plant seeds 1" deep, spaced 2" apart in rich soil. Train vines slowly in the direction you want the plant to grow in. Deep waterings. Full sun.

Harvest information: Keep picked clean for best yields. Gather before last frost, leaving part if the stem attached to the fruit. Store in a dry place.

Rouge Vif D’Etampes Pumpkin

$3.50/20 seeds

Cucurbita maxima – (100–150 days) So–called Cinderella pumpkin grown for over one hundred years for its stunning, deep burnt–red–orange skin and distinctive ribbing. An heirloom variety producing flattened globes with very few seeds. Certified Organic.

Planting instructions: After last frost, plant seeds 1" deep, spaced 2" apart in rich soil. Train vines slowly in the direction you want the plant to grow in. Deep waterings. Full sun.

Harvest information: Keep picked clean for best yields. Gather before last frost, leaving part if the stem attached to the fruit. Store in a dry place.

Small Sugar Pumpkin

$3.50/25 seeds

Cucurbita pepo – (108 days) This heirloom variety is described as early as 1863. It may have originated with Native Americans but was more likely selected out of Connecticut fields in the early 1800’s. Produces round fruits, measuring 8–10", with a sweet, meaty, fine grained, bright orange flesh that is great for pies and carving. Certified Organic.

Planting instructions: After last frost, plant seeds 1" deep, spaced 2" apart in rich soil. Train vines slowly in the direction you want the plant to grow in. Deep waterings. Full sun.

Harvest information: Keep picked clean for best yields. Gather before last frost, leaving part if the stem attached to the fruit. Store in a dry place.

Waltham Butternut Squash

$3.50/25 seeds

Cucurbita moschata – (100 days) A classic squash variety with rich, dry, yellowish orange flesh, nutty flavour, & vigorous vines. Exterior has a smooth light yellow skin. Fruit has a small seed cavity & weighs 3–6 pounds. Certified Organic.

Planting instructions: After last frost, plant seeds 1" deep, spaced 2" apart in rich soil. Train vines slowly in the direction you want the plant to grow in. Deep waterings. Full sun.

Harvest information: Keep picked clean for best yields. Gather before last frost, leaving part if the stem attached to the fruit. Store in a dry place.

Zucchini Black Beauty

SOLD OUT FOR 2010

Cucurbita pepo – (45–65 days) The standard summer squash. Compact spiny ever bearing bush with dark greenish black skinned fruits. Long, cylindrical fruits are best eaten when 6–8" long. Certified Organic.

Planting instructions: Start seeds indoors 2–4 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in garden once chance of frost has passed. Plant 1" deep, spaced 3" apart. Moderate water. Full sun.

Zucchini Golden

$3.50/25 seeds

Cucurbita pepo – (50–55 days) Introduced to gardeners in 1973, this is the only open pollinated golden zucchini available. Glossy golden yellow, cylindrical fruits on productive, compact bush plants. A great addition to any home garden. Certified Organic.

Planting instructions: Start seeds indoors 2–4 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in garden once chance of frost has passed. Plant 1" deep, spaced 3" apart. Moderate water. Full sun.

Royal Acorn Squash

$3.50/25 seeds

Cucurbita pepo – (70 days) Plant produces good yields of greenish black rind acorn shaped squash. The orange flesh is very flavorful. A good keeper winter squash variety.

Planting instructions: After last frost, plant seeds 1" deep, spaced 2" apart in rich soil. Train vines slowly in the direction you want the plant to grow in. Deep waterings. Full sun.

Harvest information: Keep picked clean for best yields. Gather before last frost, leaving part if the stem attached to the fruit. Store in a dry place.