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Big fun comes in a very small package for kids and pumpkin-lovers far and wide. High Mowing Organic Seeds - (C. moschata) Miniature, old-fashioned pumpkins are 3" wide by 2" tall and bright orange. Each plant will produce an average of eight pumpkins. Great for decorations and raw fruit can be hollowed out to make a cute serving dish. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated 6-12 fruits per vine Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Big fun comes in a very small package for kids and pumpkin-lovers far and wide.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - (C. moschata) Miniature, old-fashioned pumpkins are 3" wide by 2" tall and bright orange. Each plant will produce an average of eight pumpkins. Great for decorations and raw fruit can be hollowed out to make a cute serving dish. 
Characteristics: 
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>6-12 fruits per vine</li>
 
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.
Plant 1/2" deep
Hill 6-8 seeds together
Thin to 3-4 plants
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Jack Be Little Pumpkin, Organic

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The Seed Savers Exchange - The Lenape Indians introduced this variety to the English Colonists sometime in the 1700s while many seed catalogs started listing it in the 1800s. The warted appearance of its bright yellow summer skin makes for an unusual-looking fruit but its sweet and mild flavor will become a quick favorite of your family. Characteristics: Summer Yellow warted skin Delicious when eaten young Very productive Summer squash 55-60 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - The Lenape Indians introduced this variety to the English Colonists sometime in the 1700s while many seed catalogs started listing it in the 1800s. The warted appearance of its bright yellow summer skin makes for an unusual-looking fruit but its sweet and mild flavor will become a quick favorite of your family.
 Characteristics: 
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<li>Summer</li>
<li>Yellow warted skin</li>
<li>Delicious when eaten young</li>
<li>Very productive</li>
<li>Summer squash</li>
<li>55-60 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
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Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.
Plant 1/2" deep
Hill 6-8 seeds together
Thin to 3-4 plants
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Summer Crookneck  Squash, 1700's Heirloom, Organic

Rouge Vif d'Etampes has many names. This heirloom pumpkin also goes by Cinderella pumpkin or Bright Red d'Etampes. This enchanting French pumpkin was made available in the United States by W. Atlee Burpee in 1883; as well as documented by Vilmorin the same year. Very flattened red-orange fruit with wide ribs, weighs up to 20 pounds. Favored by French chefs for rich soup stock. 95 days, Botinical Name: C. maxima Characteristics: Cinderella Pumpkin 15-20 lb fruit Bright red-orange fruit Flattened fruits with wide ribs Fruits grow to 20 pounds Winter squash 95 days Organic or Conventional depending on seed label Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Rouge Vif d'Etampes has many names.  This heirloom pumpkin also goes by Cinderella pumpkin or Bright Red d'Etampes. This enchanting French pumpkin was made available in the United States by W. Atlee Burpee in 1883; as well as documented by Vilmorin the same year. Very flattened red-orange fruit with wide ribs, weighs up to 20 pounds. Favored by French chefs for rich soup stock. 95 days, Botinical Name: C. maxima
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Cinderella Pumpkin</li>
<li>15-20 lb fruit</li>
<li>Bright red-orange fruit </li>
<li>Flattened fruits with wide ribs </li>
<li>Fruits grow to 20 pounds </li>
<li>Winter squash</li>
<li>95 days  
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<li>Organic or Conventional depending on seed label</li>
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Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.
Plant 1/2" deep
Hill 6-8 seeds together
Thin to 3-4 plants
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Rouge Vif d'Etampes 'Cinderella' Pumpkin, 1883 Heirloom - Organic and Conventional

Southern Exposure (Organic)

Seedsaver Exchange (Conventional ~25 seeds)

Renee's Garden (Organic ~11 seeds)

The Seed Savers Exchange Favorite - First offered by SSE member Glenn Drowns in the 1984 Yearbook from USDA seed. Our top choice for use as both a carving pumpkin and for fall decorations. Fruits are flattened, light-colored, thin-skinned, and weigh 12-15 pounds. Very sturdy stems rarely break off. Traditionally grown as a dual crop planted with field corn. 90 days. Characteristics: Flattened, light-skinned fruits Fruits grow to 12-15 pounds Sturdy stems rarely break off Good for carving Winter squash or pumpkin 90 days 25 seeds per packet Planting Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange Favorite - First offered by SSE member Glenn Drowns in the 1984 Yearbook from USDA seed. Our top choice for use as both a carving pumpkin and for fall decorations. Fruits are flattened, light-colored, thin-skinned, and weigh 12-15 pounds. Very sturdy stems rarely break off. Traditionally grown as a dual crop planted with field corn. 90 days.
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<li>Flattened, light-skinned fruits</li>
<li>Fruits grow to 12-15 pounds</li>
<li>Sturdy stems rarely break off</li>
<li>Good for carving</li>
<li>Winter squash or pumpkin</li>
<li>90 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
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Planting Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.
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Plant 1/2" deep
Hill 6-8 seeds together
Thin to 3-4 plants
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Cornfield Pumpkin, 1984 Favorite

The Seed Savers Exchange - Beautiful French pumpkin: An historic cheese pumpkin from the South of France, available in the U.S. as early as 1895 from Vaughan's Seed Store in Chicago. Gorgeous squashes, up to 20 pounds in weight, look like wheels of cheese and ripen from green to burnt sienna. The deep orange flesh is dense and of superb table quality. Very long shelf life. Intolerant of cold. 110 days, (C. moschata) (aka Potiron Bronze de Montlhéry) Characteristics: Fruits grow up to 20 pounds Deep orange flesh is dense and flavorful Does not tolerate cold Winter squash for storage 110 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - Beautiful French pumpkin: An historic cheese pumpkin from the South of France, available in the U.S. as early as 1895 from Vaughan's Seed Store in Chicago. Gorgeous squashes, up to 20 pounds in weight, look like wheels of cheese and ripen from green to burnt sienna. The deep orange flesh is dense and of superb table quality. Very long shelf life. Intolerant of cold. 110 days, (C. moschata) (aka Potiron Bronze de Montlhéry)
Characteristics: 
<li>Fruits grow up to 20 pounds</li>
<li>Deep orange flesh is dense and flavorful</li>
<li>Does not tolerate cold</li>
<li>Winter squash for storage</li>
<li>110 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
 
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.
Plant 1/2" deep
Hill 6-8 seeds together
Thin to 3-4 plants
Light: Full Sun 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Musquee de Provence Squash Pumpkin, 1800's Historic Heirloom

I Found some! The Seed Savers Exchange - A French historic variety squash from the Bordeaux region; noted in Vilmorin’s Les Plantes Potageres (1883). Seed carried by La Ferme de Ste. Marthe and collected by SSE member Amy Goldman at the 1996 Tranzault Pumpkin Festival. Attains weight of 10-20 pounds. Best used for beautiful table centerpieces or eaten in stews and soups. Harvest squashes when slightly immature as they tend to crack. 90 days.(C. maxima) (aka Galeuse d’Eysines, Courge Brodée Galeuse) Characteristics: Fruits grow to 10-20 pounds Harvest when slightly immature to avoid cracking Eaten in stews and soups or used as decoration Winter squash 90 days 25 seeds per packet Planting Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

I Found some! 
The Seed Savers Exchange - A French historic variety squash from the Bordeaux region; noted in Vilmorin’s Les Plantes Potageres (1883). Seed carried by La Ferme de Ste. Marthe and collected by SSE member Amy Goldman at the 1996 Tranzault Pumpkin Festival. Attains weight of 10-20 pounds. Best used for beautiful table centerpieces or eaten in stews and soups. Harvest squashes when slightly immature as they tend to crack. 90 days.(C. maxima) (aka Galeuse d’Eysines, Courge Brodée Galeuse)
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<li>Fruits grow to 10-20 pounds</li>
<li>Harvest when slightly immature to avoid cracking</li>
<li>Eaten in stews and soups or used as decoration</li>
<li>Winter squash</li>
<li>90 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet</li>
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Planting Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.
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Plant 1" deep
Hill 6-8 seeds together
Thin to 3-4 plants
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Galeux d'Eysines Pumpkin Squash, 1883 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced to Seed Savers Exchange in 1982 by James Robinson, who is said to have acquired it from an Amish gardener in Maryland. Pale-orange flesh measures up to 5" thick, and the largest fruits weigh 60-80 pounds. Firm moist flesh is excellent for making pies and for freezing. 90-105 days. Characteristics: Pale orange flesh Flesh grows up to 5 inches thick Squash grow up to 60-80 pounds Winter squash 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Since squash takes a long time to mature, try starting your plants indoors 3-4 weeks before planting them outside. Plant your seeds 1 inch deep in soil trays or pots and when you plant them in the garden you can use rows 4-6 feet apart instead of hills. If you choose to directly sow your seeds in the garden, start by building up a hill of loose soil 12 inches across and plant 6-8 seeds at the top. As your plants grow, thin them to 3-4 plants per hill. These squash should be mature in about 90-105 days. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange -  Introduced to Seed Savers Exchange in 1982 by James Robinson, who is said to have acquired it from an Amish gardener in Maryland. Pale-orange flesh measures up to 5" thick, and the largest fruits weigh 60-80 pounds. Firm moist flesh is excellent for making pies and for freezing. 90-105 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Pale orange flesh</li>
<li>Flesh grows up to 5 inches thick</li>
<li>Squash grow up to 60-80 pounds</li>
<li>Winter squash</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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Since squash takes a long time to mature, try starting your plants indoors 3-4 weeks before planting them outside. Plant your seeds 1 inch deep in soil trays or pots and when you plant them in the garden you can use rows 4-6 feet apart instead of hills. If you choose to directly sow your seeds in the garden, start by building up a hill of loose soil 12 inches across and plant 6-8 seeds at the top. As your plants grow, thin them to 3-4 plants per hill. These squash should be mature in about 90-105 days. 
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Direct Seed: 1" Deep
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Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
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Thin: To 3-4 Plants
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Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Amish Pie Squash

Funny enough the Seedsaver's stock came from all around the globe but it is an American squash bread from squash most likely from the Seneca Nation in Western New York. It is incredibly tasty and as described in The Ark of the Taste (Slow Food USA), it was a common substitue for pumpkins in pumpkins pie. It is still regarded as one of the finest squashes every bread. This is a variety found in Solw Food's The Ark of the Taste book. Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) From our friends at Digger's Garden Club near Melbourne, Australia. A ribbed salmon-colored drum-like pumpkin with wall-to-wall starchy high-quality flesh. Excellent for baking, a great keeper. Fruits weigh 7-15 pounds. 90-100 days. Characteristics: Organic Salmon-colored ribbed fruits Fruits weigh 7-15 pounds Extremely thick, starchy flesh Excellent for baking Winter squash for storage 90-100 days 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Funny enough the Seedsaver's stock came from all around the globe but it is an American squash bread from squash most likely from the Seneca Nation in Western New York. It is incredibly tasty and as described in The Ark of the Taste (Slow Food USA), it was a common substitue for pumpkins in pumpkins pie. It is still regarded as one of the finest squashes every bread. This is a variety found in Solw Food's The Ark of the Taste book. 
Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. maxima) From our friends at Digger's Garden Club near Melbourne, Australia. A ribbed salmon-colored drum-like pumpkin with wall-to-wall starchy high-quality flesh. Excellent for baking, a great keeper. Fruits weigh 7-15 pounds. 90-100 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Salmon-colored ribbed fruits</li>
<li>Fruits weigh 7-15 pounds</li>
<li>Extremely thick, starchy flesh</li>
<li>Excellent for baking</li>
<li>Winter squash for storage</li>
<li>90-100 days</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Boston Marrow Squash

Currently stocking High Mowing Organics. We do carry both throughout the year depending on timing of orders. The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) Introduced in 1952 by Burgess Seed & Plant Co. This is a bush version of the original Buttercup variety introduced in 1931. Flattened dark green turbans with a distinctive button on the blossom end. Typical fruits weigh 3-5 pounds. Super sweet brilliant orange flesh with very fine eating qualities. The rind is thin but very hard, medium-length keeper. 85-100 days. Characteristics: Organic Turban-shaped fruits with a distinctive button on the blossom end Fruits weigh 3-5 pounds Super sweet brilliant orange flesh Medium length keeper in storage Winter squash 85-100 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Currently stocking High Mowing Organics. We do carry both throughout the year depending on timing of orders. 
The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) Introduced in 1952 by Burgess Seed &amp; Plant Co. This is a bush version of the original Buttercup variety introduced in 1931. Flattened dark green turbans with a distinctive button on the blossom end. Typical fruits weigh 3-5 pounds. Super sweet brilliant orange flesh with very fine eating qualities. The rind is thin but very hard, medium-length keeper. 85-100 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Turban-shaped fruits with a distinctive button on the blossom end</li>
<li>Fruits weigh 3-5 pounds</li>
<li>Super sweet brilliant orange flesh</li>
<li>Medium length keeper in storage</li>
<li>Winter squash</li>
<li>85-100 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
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Direct Seed: 1" Deep
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Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
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Thin: To 3-4 Plants
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Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Burgess Buttercup Squash, 1952 Heirloom, Organic

High Mowing Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) Donated to SSE by Arthur Dostal. A variety was grown by his parents, Lewis and Mary Dostal of Tama Co., Iowa, who reportedly received it from family friends. Begins as cream-white and green, maturing to dark green. Sweet flavor with buttery smooth texture when grown as winter squash, but also delicious as summer squash. 90 days. Characteristics: Organic Sweet flavor with a buttery smooth texture 90 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. pepo) Donated to SSE by Arthur Dostal. A variety was grown by his parents, Lewis and Mary Dostal of Tama Co., Iowa, who reportedly received it from family friends. Begins as cream-white and green, maturing to dark green. Sweet flavor with buttery smooth texture when grown as winter squash, but also delicious as summer squash. 90 days.  
Characteristics: 
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<li>Organic</li>
<li>Sweet flavor with a buttery smooth texture  
</li>
<li>90 days </li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Dostal Cucumber Squash, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) (aka Early Fordhook) Introduced in 1890 by W. Atlee Burpee of Philadelphia. Belonged to the Fordhook Group of squashes which includes Delicata, Perfect Gem, and Table Queen. Vining plants produce 1½ pound acorn squashes that are grainy but not coarse and mildly sweet. Good shelf life. Once thought to be extinct. 85 days. Characteristics: Organic Pale fruits weigh up to 2 pounds Mildly sweet flavor Good shelf life Winter squash and summer squash 85 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. pepo) (aka Early Fordhook) Introduced in 1890 by W. Atlee Burpee of Philadelphia. Belonged to the Fordhook Group of squashes which includes Delicata, Perfect Gem, and Table Queen. Vining plants produce 1½ pound acorn squashes that are grainy but not coarse and mildly sweet. Good shelf life. Once thought to be extinct. 85 days.  
Characteristics: 
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<li>Organic</li>
<li>Pale fruits weigh up to 2 pounds</li>
<li>Mildly sweet flavor</li>
<li>Good shelf life</li>
<li>Winter squash and summer squash</li>
<li>85 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Fordhook Acorn Squash, 1890 Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - This flavorful acorn squash may be among the first to show up on your table each fall. The fruits of this historic variety produce flesh that is pale orange, moderately sweet in flavor, and a bit variable in shape. Its vining plants are quite productive and yield relatively early-maturing fruits that measure 4-5" long and 3½ -4" wide, and weigh 1-1 ½ pounds. Gill Brothers introduced the variety in 1952. 100 days. Characteristics: Organic Acorn squash Small, but impressive 100 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">This flavorful acorn squash may be among the first to show up on your table each fall. The fruits of this historic variety produce flesh that is pale orange, moderately sweet in flavor, and a bit variable in shape. Its vining plants are quite productive and yield relatively early-maturing fruits that measure 4-5" long and 3½ -4" wide, and weigh 1-1 ½ pounds. Gill Brothers introduced the variety in 1952. 100 days.  
Characteristics: 
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<li>Organic</li>
<li>Acorn squash</li>
<li>Small, but impressive</li>
<li>100 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
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Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Gill's Golden Pippin Squash, 1952 Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) (aka Golden Warted Hubbard, Red Hubbard) Introduced by D. M. Ferry in 1898 but attributed to J.J. Harrison of Storrs & Harrison Co. of Painesville, Ohio. Starchy, nutty, fine-grained flesh—good for baking and roasting. Fruits are 8-12 pounds and store well. An all-time American favorite. 90-100 days. Characteristics: Red-orange, warted skin Starchy and nutty flesh is fine-grained Fruits grow to 8-12 pounds Good for baking and roasting Winter squash 90-100 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. maxima) (aka Golden Warted Hubbard, Red Hubbard) Introduced by D. M. Ferry in 1898 but attributed to J.J. Harrison of Storrs &amp; Harrison Co. of Painesville, Ohio. Starchy, nutty, fine-grained flesh—good for baking and roasting. Fruits are 8-12 pounds and store well. An all-time American favorite. 90-100 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Red-orange, warted skin</li>
<li>Starchy and nutty flesh is fine-grained</li>
<li>Fruits grow to 8-12 pounds</li>
<li>Good for baking and roasting</li>
<li>Winter squash</li>
<li>90-100 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Golden Hubbard Squash, 1898 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) Belongs to the Banana group of squashes, noted for their fine table quality. This selection is dark “blue” with light stripes; golden-yellow flesh is thick and firm. Fruits range up to 20 inches in length and average 5 pounds. We like to keep this one in the refrigerator after the initial cutting and continue to slice off small rings that can be either baked or roasted. 90-95 days. Characteristics: Organic Dark blue-grey with light stripes Fruits grow up to 20 inches long and 5 pounds Thick, firm golden yellow flesh Winter squash 90-95 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. maxima) Belongs to the Banana group of squashes, noted for their fine table quality. This selection is dark “blue” with light stripes; golden-yellow flesh is thick and firm. Fruits range up to 20 inches in length and average 5 pounds. We like to keep this one in the refrigerator after the initial cutting and continue to slice off small rings that can be either baked or roasted. 90-95 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Dark blue-grey with light stripes</li>
<li>Fruits grow up to 20 inches long and 5 pounds</li>
<li>Thick, firm golden yellow flesh</li>
<li>Winter squash</li>
<li>90-95 days </li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Guatemalan Blue Banana Squash, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) Belongs to the Banana group of squashes, noted for their fine table quality. This selection is dark “blue” with light stripes; golden-yellow flesh is thick and firm. Fruits range up to 20 inches in length and average 5 pounds. We like to keep this one in the refrigerator after the initial cutting and continue to slice off small rings that can be either baked or roasted. 90-95 days. Characteristics: Organic Bumpy, turban shaped fruits grow to 10-12 pounds Sweet, dry flesh Highly productive and a good keeper Flavor improves in storage Winter squash 95-100 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. maxima) Belongs to the Banana group of squashes, noted for their fine table quality. This selection is dark “blue” with light stripes; golden-yellow flesh is thick and firm. Fruits range up to 20 inches in length and average 5 pounds. We like to keep this one in the refrigerator after the initial cutting and continue to slice off small rings that can be either baked or roasted. 90-95 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Bumpy, turban shaped fruits grow to 10-12 pounds</li>
<li>Sweet, dry flesh</li>
<li>Highly productive and a good keeper</li>
<li>Flavor improves in storage</li>
<li>Winter squash</li>
<li>95-100 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Marina di Chioggia Squash

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) (aka Variegated Scallop, Yellow and Green) Described in Vilmorin's Description de Plantes Potageres (1856). Sent to SSE by French member Bruno Defay. Creamy white scallop squash with green stripes, borne on bush plants with high yields. Good eating qualities when young, rock-hard ornamental when fully mature. 55-70 days. Characteristics: Organic Creamy white, green-striped, scalloped fruits Highly productive Good eating qualities when young, rock-hard ornamental when fully mature Summer squash 55-70 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. pepo) (aka Variegated Scallop, Yellow and Green) Described in Vilmorin's Description de Plantes Potageres (1856). Sent to SSE by French member Bruno Defay. Creamy white scallop squash with green stripes, borne on bush plants with high yields. Good eating qualities when young, rock-hard ornamental when fully mature. 55-70 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Creamy white, green-striped, scalloped fruits</li>
<li>Highly productive</li>
<li>Good eating qualities when young, rock-hard ornamental when fully mature</li>
<li>Summer squash</li>
<li>55-70 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Patisson Panache Jaune et Verte Squash, 1856 Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) (aka Variegated Scallop, Green and White) Described in Vilmorin's Description de Plantes Potageres (1856). Excellent eaten young when fruits are seafoam green; dark green stripes appear as they continue to mature. Keep picked clean for best yields. 60-70 days. Characteristics: Organic Sea-foam green fruits mature to white with dark green stripes Excellent when eaten young Highly productive Summer squash 60-70 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. pepo) (aka Variegated Scallop, Green and White) Described in Vilmorin's Description de Plantes Potageres (1856). Excellent eaten young when fruits are seafoam green; dark green stripes appear as they continue to mature. Keep picked clean for best yields. 60-70 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Sea-foam green fruits mature to white with dark green stripes</li>
<li>Excellent when eaten young</li>
<li>Highly productive</li>
<li>Summer squash</li>
<li>60-70 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Patisson Panache Verte et Blanc Squash, 1856 Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) (aka Courge Châtaigne) A small winter squash from France, inversely pear-shaped, with a flavor like chestnuts. The name is derived from the French: potiron (pumpkin) and marron (chestnut). Superb table quality in a small (3-4 pounds) manageable size. 85-95 days. Characteristics: Organic Fruits grow to 3 to 4 pounds Chestnut-like flavor Long shelf life 85-95 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. maxima) (aka Courge Châtaigne) A small winter squash from France, inversely pear-shaped, with a flavor like chestnuts. The name is derived from the French: potiron (pumpkin) and marron (chestnut). Superb table quality in a small (3-4 pounds) manageable size. 85-95 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Fruits grow to 3 to 4 pounds</li>
<li>Chestnut-like flavor</li>
<li>Long shelf life</li>
<li>85-95 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Potimarron Squash, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) An “Australian Blue” squash directly imported into the United States in 1932 from Arthur Yates and Company of Sydney. Dark blue-green ribbed rind with flesh that is meaty, sugary, brilliant orange, and abundant. Striking gray foliage. Late to mature, long shelf life. 110-120 days. Characteristics: Dark blue-green ribbed rind Bright orange, sugary and meaty flesh Foliage is gray-green Winter squash for storage 110-120 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. maxima) An “Australian Blue” squash directly imported into the United States in 1932 from Arthur Yates and Company of Sydney. Dark blue-green ribbed rind with flesh that is meaty, sugary, brilliant orange, and abundant. Striking gray foliage. Late to mature, long shelf life. 110-120 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Dark blue-green ribbed rind</li>
<li>Bright orange, sugary and meaty flesh</li>
<li>Foliage is gray-green</li>
<li>Winter squash for storage</li>
<li>110-120 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Queensland Blue Squash, 1932 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) (aka Pike’s Peak) Introduced by Hiram Sibley & Co. of Rochester, New York in 1888. Superb banana squash with thick sweet flesh. James J. H. Gregory found it simply “magnificent.” Winner of the SSE staff taste test in 2014. Hard-rinded, inversely pear-shaped, excellent keeper. 110 days. Characteristics: Banana type squash Hard, light blue rind Thick, sweet flesh Excellent keeper Winter squash 110 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. maxima) (aka Pike’s Peak) Introduced by Hiram Sibley &amp; Co. of Rochester, New York in 1888. Superb banana squash with thick sweet flesh. James J. H. Gregory found it simply “magnificent.” Winner of the SSE staff taste test in 2014. Hard-rinded, inversely pear-shaped, excellent keeper. 110 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Banana type squash</li>
<li>Hard, light blue rind</li>
<li>Thick, sweet flesh</li>
<li>Excellent keeper</li>
<li>Winter squash</li>
<li>110 days 
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Pike's Peak or Sibley Squash, 1888 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) A selection from Blue Banana bred and introduced by Ferry-Morse Seed Co. in 1956. Small bell-shaped squash average four pounds. Silvery gray-blue shell turns pink in storage. Delicious deep orange, dry, sweet flesh. Good keeper. 100-105 days. Characteristics: Bell-shaped fruits grow to 4 pounds Gray-blue shell turns pink in storage Dry, sweet orange flesh Good keeper Winter squash 100-105 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. maxima) A selection from Blue Banana bred and introduced by Ferry-Morse Seed Co. in 1956. Small bell-shaped squash average four pounds. Silvery gray-blue shell turns pink in storage. Delicious deep orange, dry, sweet flesh. Good keeper. 100-105 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Bell-shaped fruits grow to 4 pounds</li>
<li>Gray-blue shell turns pink in storage</li>
<li>Dry, sweet orange flesh</li>
<li>Good keeper</li>
<li>Winter squash</li>
<li>100-105 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Silver Bell Squash

This one is sold out for the year. If we can get more we will add it back! The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. maxima) Mary Schultz of Monroe, Washington found this variety in Brazil in the late 1980s. She gave it to Glenn Drowns who introduced it to SSE in 1991. Beautiful brown bicolor squash with a blush of salmon at the crown. Fruits average 6 pounds. 90 days. Characteristics: Organic Brown, bicolor skin Flattened fruits grow to 6 pounds Winter squash 90 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

This one is sold out for the year. If we can get more we will add it back!
The Seed Savers Exchange -
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(C. maxima) Mary Schultz of Monroe, Washington found this variety in Brazil in the late 1980s. She gave it to Glenn Drowns who introduced it to SSE in 1991. Beautiful brown bicolor squash with a blush of salmon at the crown. Fruits average 6 pounds. 90 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Brown, bicolor skin</li>
<li>Flattened fruits grow to 6 pounds</li>
<li>Winter squash</li>
<li>90 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions -
<meta charset="utf-8">
Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">
Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">
Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">
Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">
Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Strawberry Crown Squash, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) (aka Des Moines, Danish) Set the standard for Acorn squash; started the rage for small individual fall squashes. Introduced by the Iowa Seed Company of Des Moines, Iowa in 1913. Petite (1 pound), furrowed, soft-shelled, high-quality fruits with sweet orange flesh. Excellent for baking. 80-90 days. Characteristics: Sweet, high-quality orange flesh Furrowed, soft-shelled fruits weigh 1 pound Excellent for baking Winter squash Bush variety 80-90 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(C. pepo) (aka Des Moines, Danish) Set the standard for Acorn squash; started the rage for small individual fall squashes. Introduced by the Iowa Seed Company of Des Moines, Iowa in 1913. Petite (1 pound), furrowed, soft-shelled, high-quality fruits with sweet orange flesh. Excellent for baking. 80-90 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Sweet, high-quality orange flesh</li>
<li>Furrowed, soft-shelled fruits weigh 1 pound</li>
<li>Excellent for baking</li>
<li>Winter squash</li>
<li>Bush variety</li>
<li>80-90 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Table Queen Squash, 1913 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - This is the tofu of squashes, as it absorbs the flavors of the food with which it is cooked. It has a very mild taste, certainly not sweet as the name might suggest. A white-and-green, pear-shaped winter squash that can grow up to 12 pounds, the variety stores well and has a greenish-white flesh color. Some would recommend that its best use is for decoration only. This squash grows productively in cooler weather. First listed in 1847 by New York seedsman James Thorburn as Green Striped Bell and most likely renamed by Burpee in 1883. 95-100 days. Characteristics: Mild taste Stores well 95-100 days 25 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">This is the tofu of squashes, as it absorbs the flavors of the food with which it is cooked. It has a very mild taste, certainly not sweet as the name might suggest. A white-and-green, pear-shaped winter squash that can grow up to 12 pounds, the variety stores well and has a greenish-white flesh color. Some would recommend that its best use is for decoration only. This squash grows productively in cooler weather. First listed in 1847 by New York seedsman James Thorburn as Green Striped Bell and most likely renamed by Burpee in 1883. 95-100 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Mild taste</li>
<li>Stores well </li>
<li>95-100 days</li>
<li>25 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. 
<meta charset="utf-8">Direct Seed: 1" Deep
<meta charset="utf-8">Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds
<meta charset="utf-8">Thin: To 3-4 Plants
<meta charset="utf-8">Light: Full Sun
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Tennessee Sweet Potato Squash, 1847 Heirloom

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☀️ Summer Yellow Crookneck Squash: The Timeless Garden Classic Experience the quintessential taste of the American summer with the Yellow Crookneck Squash. One of the oldest and most reliable heirlooms in North America, this squash is beloved for its quirky "swan-neck" shape, bright golden color, and a rich, buttery flavor that modern zucchini simply can't match. 📜 History & Heritage: A Native American Legacy The Yellow Crookneck is a true "living antique" with a lineage that predates European arrival: Ancient Origins: This variety was cultivated for centuries by Native American tribes throughout the East Coast and the South. A Founding Favorite: It was a staple in the colonial gardens of the 1700s. Thomas Jefferson was a known fan, famously planting it at Monticello in the early 1800s. 1828 Debut: It was first officially listed in commercial seed catalogs (such as Thorburn’s) in 1828, making it one of the oldest continuously available squash varieties in the world. ✨ Key Features Distinctive Shape: Features a bulbous bottom and a slender, curved "crookneck." The skin is famous for its attractive warts and bumps, a hallmark of this traditional heirloom. Buttery & Nutty: Unlike common green zucchini, which can be watery, the Yellow Crookneck has a denser, firmer flesh with a distinctively nutty, savory sweetness. Heavy Producer: This is a "cut-and-come-again" vegetable. The more you harvest, the more the plant produces, ensuring a steady supply from mid-summer until frost. Space-Saving Bush Habit: Unlike winter squash that crawls for miles, this is a bush-type plant, making it ideal for smaller raised beds or even large containers. 🥗 Flavor & Texture Profile For the best eating experience, harvest these when they are "babies" (4–6 inches long) before the skin hardens. Attribute Description Color Bright Lemon Yellow Texture Firm, creamy, and fine-grained Flavor Rich, buttery, and slightly sweet Shape Curved neck with a swollen blossom end 🍴 Culinary Inspiration The Yellow Crookneck is a cornerstone of traditional Southern and Appalachian cooking: Southern Squash Casserole: Sautéed with onions, topped with crushed crackers and cheddar cheese, and baked until bubbly. Summer Stir-Fry: Its firm texture holds up beautifully to high heat, making it perfect for quick pan-searing with garlic and herbs. Classic Fried Squash: Slice into "coins," dredge in cornmeal, and pan-fry until golden and crispy. Raw Veggie Trays: The curved neck makes for a beautiful and crunchy addition to a crudité platter with dip. 🪴 Growing Information Days to Maturity: 50–55 days (One of the fastest vegetables in the garden!). Sun Requirements: Full Sun. Planting Habit: Compact Bush (2–3 feet wide). Harvest Tip: Pick frequently! For the most tender flavor and thinnest skin, harvest when the fruits are 5–6 inches long. If they get much larger, the seeds become tough and the skin becomes "warty" and hard. Gardener’s Tip: "Yellow Crookneck is a 'workhorse' plant. It’s naturally more resistant to certain pests than other summer squash, and because it matures so quickly, you can even do a second planting in mid-summer for a massive autumn harvest." Bring 200 years of flavor to your table.The Summer Yellow Crookneck Squash is a piece of American history that deserves a spot in every garden. Reliable, prolific, and delicious, it is the golden standard of the summer harvest. Order your seeds today!

Yellow Crookneck  Squash, 1700's Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. moschata) Gorgeous and enormous—fruits weigh 10-20 pounds. Very easy to prepare since the seeds are all contained neatly in the bottom bulb of the fruit. Simply cut the long curved neck into rings and bake. Sweet dark orange flesh, excellent for pies or soups. Good keeper. 100-110 days. Characteristics: Dark orange flesh is sweet Long, curved necks Excellent for pies and soups Good keeper Winter squash 100-110 days 20 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Direct Seed: 1" Deep Seeds to Hill: 6-8 Seeds Thin: To 3-4 Plants Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck Squash

Renee's Garden - Italian heirloom yields nicely shaped, light green fruits you’ll find meltingly tender, custardy, and delicious–never watery or mushy. Early bearing vines with marbled leaves. Characteristics: Organic Heirloom Light green color Tender texture A delicate and nutty flavor 40 days Approx 35 seeds Instructions - Zucchinis need full sun, rich fertile soil, and warm temperatures. Plant only when spring weather is warm and night temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C). Sow groups of 2 to 3 seeds,1 inch deep, every 2 feet, in rows 3 feet apart. Thin to leave only 1 seedling every 2 feet. Or, plant in slightly mounded hills, 2 feet in diameter, sowing 5 or 6 seeds in each hill. Thin hill-planted seedlings to 2 or 3 strongest plants. Plant In: May - June for cold winters and April - June for mild winters Full Sun Plant 2 feet apart 7-10 days to germinate Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Summer Zucchini Ortolana di Faenza Squash, Heirloom, Organic

North Georgia Candy Roaster - Heirloom Winter Squash - Firefly Farm & Mercantile – Your source for rare, mountain-hardy heirlooms! 🍁 Overview The North Georgia Candy Roaster (Cucurbita maxima) is a true Appalachian treasure: a massive, elongated winter squash that can tip the scales at 10-50 pounds (or more for prize specimens!). Its rind matures to a stunning deep orange, enclosing vibrant, thick orange flesh that's exceptionally sweet – earning its name from its candy-like flavor when roasted. It's perfectly ok to harvest when the end is still slightly green like the picture shows. We grow this in our Zone 4 garden each year with great success Perfect for pies, soups, baking, and purees, it has a smooth, nutty taste with low moisture content, making it ideal for long-term storage. Harvest in 100 days, and enjoy fresh eating or winter preservation. Vigorous vines spread 10-20 feet, yielding 2-4 fruits per plant. This heirloom isn't just food – it's a slice of Southern mountain heritage that'll make your garden the envy of the neighborhood! 🏞️ Origin & History Hailing from the rugged North Georgia mountains in Fannin County, this squash traces its roots to the early 1900s. It was lovingly preserved by the Fain family, who passed seeds down through generations. Cherokee influences played a role in its development, as Native Americans cultivated similar sweet squashes long before European settlers arrived. Traditionally, mountain folk would roast these giants over open fires – the sugars caramelizing into a treat so irresistible, locals dubbed it the "Candy Roaster." Nearly lost to modern hybrids, it was revived in the 1970s by seed savers like the Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. Today, it's a Slow Food Ark of Taste variety, celebrated for its cultural significance and unparalleled flavor. 🌱 How to Plant Easy to grow for beginner and seasoned gardeners alike. Thrives in warm summers with full sun. Step-by-Step Planting Guide Timing: Direct sow after last frost when soil warms to 70°F (21°C), or start indoors 3-4 weeks earlier. Soil & Site: Rich, well-drained soil (pH 6.0-6.8). Amend with compost; hills or rows spaced 6-10 feet apart to accommodate sprawling vines. Sowing: Plant 2-3 seeds per hill, 1 inch deep. Thin to strongest seedling. Care: Water deeply (1-2 inches/week), mulch to retain moisture. Fertilize with low-nitrogen organic mix at planting and bloom. Pollinator-friendly flowers attract bees; hand-pollinate if needed. Harvest: Cut when rind hardens and color deepens (thumbprint test: no dent). Cure in sun 7-10 days, then store cool/dark up to 6 months. Pro Tip: Pest-resistant but watch for squash bugs, trellising is also helpful too. Yields: 20-50 lbs of squash per plant. Space-hungry? Grow on a sturdy trellis for vertical magic. 🎉 Fun Facts & Stories to Sweeten the Deal The Roasting Ritual: Imagine pioneer families gathered around a campfire, slicing open a 30-pounder and roasting chunks till gooey and caramelized – a natural dessert born from the garden! Giant Tales: One Fain family specimen hit 100 pounds – perfect for county fair bragging rights. Yours could be next! Chef's Darling: Southern chefs rave about its pie-filling perfection; bake it whole for melt-in-your-mouth magic. Resilience Story: Survived the Great Depression as a staple crop, feeding families through harsh winters. Plant it to honor that tough spirit. Bring a taste of Georgia's hidden hills to your homestead. Limited stock – order now and roast up some history! Questions? Contact Firefly Farm & Mercantile! 🚀

North Georgia Candy Roaster Squash, 1800’s Heirloom

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Large, productive plants with beautiful, medium to dark green fruit. One of our most uniform open pollinated zucchinis in fruit shape and color, plants produce abundantly on short stems. Leaves are large and variegated and fruit are covered in beautiful tiny flecks of contrasting color with defined, attractive ridges. Productive Variegated leaves Harvest at 6-9" Open-Pollinated 1/8 oz seeds Instructions Plants need loose, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of nitrogen and a pH of 5.8-6.8. Fertilize seedlings with fish emulsion if the leaves are yellow. Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 2 weeks if transplanting. Direct seed as soon as the chance of all frost has passed or start transplants 3-4 weeks before the planting date. The optimum soil temperature for germination is about 85ºF. Many growers plant multiple successions of summer squash during a season to ensure a continuous harvest, transplanting the first succession immediately after a frost-free day and the final succession three months before the expected first frost. Plant 1/2-1" deep Plant Spacing: 12-24" Row Spacing: 5-6' Harvest & Storage: Best quality fruit is harvested at 5 – 8” or smaller, while skin is soft and somewhat glossy. Harvest fruits every other day to for the best size and quality and to maintain plants’ productivity. Fruits are very perishable but will store for 3 to 4 days at 35 - 40ºF and 90% relative humidity. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Stardust Zucchini, Organic

Dark and glossy zuchinnis have become the main zuchinni sold and grown in the U.S. Black Beauty hails from my childhood state of Connecticut. This was developed by John Scarchuk. The plants remain somewhat compact and provide loads of zuchinnis. This particular variety is best picked with 6-8" long. 45-65 days. We source this from multiple places inlcuding Seedsavers Exchange, Southern Exposure, or High Mowing but the seed is always organic. Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo Characteristics: Organic Glossy, green-black skin Best when eaten under 8 inches Excellent variety for freezing Summer squash 45-65 days ~20 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Black Beauty Zucchini Squash, 1957 variety, Organic

🥒 Costata Romanesco Zucchini Costata Romanesco Zucchini, 1600's Heirloom and a Firefly Favorite - A favorite of ours! This squash or zucchini thrives all across America. It doesn't seem to be plagued my mildew and it is not bothered by bugs, it just keeps producing all summer long. A lighter speckled green zuchinni with ribbed edges. We enjoy harvesting at almost all sizes from 6" to 12" long. This a zuchinni that we actually plant twice as we cannot get enough of it. We source from various companies to keep this one on our shelf. The "Ferrari" of Summer Squash Widely considered by chefs and heirloom aficionados to be the best-tasting zucchini in the world, the Costata Romanesco is in a league of its own. Its name literally translates to "Ribbed Roman," a nod to its distinctive fluted edges and its deep Italian heritage. This is not your average grocery store squash; it is a gourmet masterpiece featuring a rich, nutty flavor, a firm texture that never turns to mush, and a stunning "star" shape when sliced. 📜 Historical Heritage & Origin The Costata Romanesco is an ancient Italian Heirloom from the Lazio region around Rome. It belongs to the Cocozelle group of squashes, which have been cultivated in Italy for centuries. While most modern zucchini were bred for machine harvesting and uniform "log" shapes, the Romanesco was bred for the plate. Italian gardeners selected this variety for its superior culinary qualities and its ability to produce an abundance of large, sturdy male blossoms—a staple of Italian cuisine (traditionally stuffed with ricotta and fried). It remains a symbol of the traditional Roman kitchen garden (orto) and has gained a cult following globally among organic farmers and farm-to-table chefs. ✨ Product Highlights Gourmet Flavor: Deeply nutty and sweet; it contains less water than standard zucchini, allowing it to brown and caramelize beautifully. Distinctive Beauty: Striking medium-green skin with pale green flecks and prominent ribs that create beautiful star-shaped cross-sections. Flower Power: Renowned for producing more male blossoms than almost any other variety, making it the top choice for "squash blossom" recipes. Heirloom Vigor: A large, prehistoric-looking plant with massive leaves that provides excellent shade for its fruit, preventing sunscald. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Plant Type Annual (Heirloom Summer Squash) Growth Habit Large Bush / Semi-Vining (Needs Space) Days to Maturity 55–60 Days Sun Requirement Full Sun (8+ hours) Fruit Size Best harvested at 6–8 inches Yield High (Continuous producer) 🌱 How to Grow Costata Romanesco 1. When to Plant:Zucchini are heat-lovers. Direct sow seeds outdoors only after the soil has warmed to at least 70°F and all danger of frost has passed. 2. Give it Room:Unlike compact hybrid zucchinis, the Costata Romanesco is a vigorous grower. Spacing: Plant seeds or transplants 3 feet apart. The plants can easily spread 4–5 feet wide. Mounds: Many gardeners prefer "hill planting"—sowing 2–3 seeds in a small mound of soil, then thinning to the strongest plant. 3. Soil & Fertilization: Squash are "heavy feeders." Prepare your bed with a generous amount of compost or aged manure. Keep the soil consistently moist. Mulching around the base of the plant helps retain moisture and keeps the heavy fruits off the direct dirt. 4. Pollination:Like all squash, this variety has separate male and female flowers on the same plant and relies on bees for pollination. If you see fruit shriveling and falling off early, it may be due to poor pollination; encourage bees by planting flowers like Zinnias or Borage nearby! 5. Harvesting: For Flavor: Harvest the "ribbed" fruits when they are between 6 and 10 inches long. While they remain edible even when they grow quite large, the flavor is most intense when they are young. For Blossoms: Pick the male flowers (those on long, thin stems) in the early morning while they are still open. 🍳 Culinary Note The ribs on the Costata Romanesco aren't just for looks—they give the squash a "bite" and structural integrity. It is the absolute best variety for grilling, as it holds its shape on the grates, and it is superior for "Zoodles" (zucchini noodles) because it doesn't release as much liquid as other varieties. Garden Tip: Don't panic if your first few flowers don't produce fruit! Zucchini plants typically produce male flowers first to attract pollinators to the area before the female flowers (which have the tiny fruit at the base) appear. 🐝

Costata Romanesco Zucchini, 1600's Heirloom

Seed Exchange - This historic variety originated in Japan and was introduced to the United States by the mid-1930s by seedsmen such as Henry A. Dreer of Philadelphia. Plants bear cream-colored, cylindrical shaped fruits filled with spaghetti-like strands of delicately flavored flesh. 80 days Productive plants bear 3 - 4 lb fruits Cream-colored fruits are filled with spaghetti-like strands 80 days 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out. Plant 1/2" deep Hill 6-8 seeds together Thin to 3-4 plants Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

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