Cornfield Pumpkin, 1984 Favorite
$3.45
$3.95
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
Costata Romanesco Zucchini, 1600's Heirloom
$3.75
$4.00
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.
The Living Seed Company - This Italian gourmet nutty summer squash has a unique appearance that piques the interest of any curious gardener. With green skin and ribbing, this Italian heirloom surprises with its tender skin and delectable taste! The ribbed edges give the squash a beautiful scalloped appearance when sliced. This heirloom has been enjoyed for centuries and will do well in most any garden.
Male flowers are edible and delicious!
Best if harvested at 6" or smaller but does not loss its flavor with increasing size.
Ribbed, Speckled skin
Best when eaten under 6"
Summer squash
50-60 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
Cucuzzi Culinary Gourd, Heirloom, Organic
$3.25
$3.75
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Cucuzzi, Zuchetta, Guinea Beans, Italian heirloom, grown by Jefferson at Monticello. Pale green fruits up to 36 in. long, for best tenderness harvest at 6-12 in. Fruits milder than luffa. Bug-resistant plants are a great zucchini substitute. Normally very vigorous, but had a shorter season during 2013’s cold, wet summer. Big sprawling vines up to 20 feet long, best planted on the edge of the garden; at Monticello they’re grown up a sturdy 10-ft. tall wooden arbor. Pkt (3 g, 20 seeds), (Lagenaria siceraria) 60 days.
Characteristics:
Fruits grow to 36 inches
Vines grow 20 feet
Short Sweaons
60 days
20 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 6 weeks before transplanting out in shorter season areas.
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
Dark Green Zucchini, Organic
$3.25
$3.50
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Vigorous variety produces good yields of straight, smooth fruits.
An open-pollinated variety best suited to the home garden, with abundant yields of lightly mottled dark green fruits. Pale greenish-white, firm flesh.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Harvest at 6-8"
Bush-type habit
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
Dostal Cucumber Squash, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
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
Early Prolific Straightneck Squash, Organic, Heirloom
$3.25
$3.55
Early Prolific Straightneck Squash - a favorite and strong producer for every climate
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Looking for a short season squash that you can pick weeks after planting, then this is your pick. It is an AAS winner and will be sure to please all those squash snobs as its creamy taste and texture is wonderful.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Harvest at 3-7"
48 days
4g approx. 30-40 seeds on average
Instructions - Summer squashes are warm-season annuals. 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 leaves are yellow. Days to maturity are from direct seeding. The optimum soil temperature for germination is about 85ºF. Best quality fruit is harvested at 5 – 8” or smaller.
Plant 1/2-1" deep
Space plants 12-24"
Plant rows 5-6'
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability
Fordhook Acorn Squash, 1890 Heirloom, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
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
Fortna White Pumpkin, Heirloom, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
Preorder from the Seed Savers Collection
The Seed Savers Exchange - White Fortna Pumpkin; Lovers of unique heirloom pumpkins can thank the late Wayne Fortna of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, for the delicious, productive, and truly beautiful ‘Fortna White’ pumpkin. Seed Savers Exchange is thrilled to introduce the ‘Fortna White’ as a featured From the Collection variety in 2024
During World War II, Wayne, a teacher, served as a tank commander under General George S. Patton. After the war, he discovered that gardening was good therapy for the PTSD he developed while in the military. Sue Ellen Majer says her father found solace in gardening. It calmed his nerves and reconnected him with nature and the soil.
Noting Wayne’s aptitude for gardening, Carrie Stayman, his aunt, gave him some seeds for the family’s ‘Fortna White’ pumpkin, a cushaw-type squash with mild flesh perfect for baking. For nearly 40 years, Wayne stewarded this family heirloom with great care, ensuring there would always be a white pumpkin pie for the family to enjoy during Thanksgiving dinner.
Characteristics:
Fruits grow up to 8 pounds
White pear shaped fruits
Does not tolerate cold
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.
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
Galeux d'Eysines Pumpkin Squash, 1883 Heirloom
$3.45
$3.95
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
Gill's Golden Pippin Squash, 1952 Heirloom, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
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
Golden Hubbard Squash, 1898 Heirloom
$3.45
$3.95
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
Golden Scallop Squash, Organic, Heirloom
$3.25
$3.55
Compact Patty Pan Squash wiith plump golden fruit
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - An amazing squash that is going to be a favorite. It takes up very little room and produces squash after squash, Awesome fried, bakes, stuffed and so much more.
Characteristics:
Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated
Patty pan-type
Compact habit
Harvest at 4-5" diameter
68days
3g approx. 25 seeds
Instructions - Summer squashes are warm-season annuals. 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 leaves are yellow. Days to maturity are from direct seeding. The optimum soil temperature for germination is about 85ºF. Best quality fruit is harvested at 5 – 8” or smaller.
Plant 1/2-1" deep
Space plants 12-24"
Plant rows 5-6'
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability
Golden Zucchini Squash, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) Introduced in 1973 by W. Atlee Burpee of Philadelphia, bred from genetic material supplied by Dr. Oved Shifress. This vivid yellow fruit was the first commercial B (bicolor gene) cultivar. Crisp and mild-flavored zucchinis are borne prolifically on bush plants. 50-55 days.
Characteristics:
Organic
Bright yellow skin
Best when eaten under 8 inches
Heavy yielding bush plants
Summer squash
50-55 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
Guatemalan Blue Banana Squash, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
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
Honey Boat Delicata Squash
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - (C. pepo) This gold-orange, green-striped delicata squash variety has an irresistibly sweet, nutty flavor, and stores well. Like all delicata squash, it can be prepared straight from a harvest without curing. Vines reach up to 6,' while the fruits measure 6"-8" in length and 3" in diameter and weigh up to a pound. Bred by Dr. James Baggett at Oregon State University, ‘Honey Boat’ was introduced in 1990 and has proved popular among squash lovers in the years since. 90-100 days.
Characteristics:
New for 2020
Sweet, nutty flavor and stores well
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.
Plant 1/2" deep
Hill 6-8 seeds together
Thin to 3-4 plants
Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability