Spaghetti Squash

Cucurbita pepo

 

90 Days

10 Seeds

This winter squash originated in Asia, and was introduced to the Americas around 1915. This unique squash grows pale yellow spaghetti like strands that are used like other squashes or like spaghetti with pasta sauces. very easy to grow, stores well and doesn’t take up alot of room in the garden like some squashes.

Growing Directions

Sow Seeds 1″ deep indoors, 3-4 weeks before last frost. Transplant outdoors,3′ apart, in full sun, when all chance of frost has past. Harvest when skin turns a pale yellow and you can’t make dent with your thumbnail in the skin. Cure outside in the sun for 6 days to prolong storage. Benefits from compost or manure amended soil.

 

Waltham Butternut Squash

Cucurbita moschata

Waltham Butternut Squash

105 Days

10 Seeds

Created in 1940, by the Waltham Agricultural Experimental Field Station from the Canada Crookneck Squash. This is one of the most popular of all winter squash there is, with a small seed cavity, chubby bowling pin shape and a sweet, nutty, mild flavour that produces 4 to 5 fruits per plant. This heavy producer grows fruits to 4-5 pounds and has great storage capabilities. Flavour will improve even more when stored for 2 months.

Growing Directions

Sow seeds 1″ deep in 18″ hills set apart at least 3′ apart in full sun, when all chance of frost has past. Harvest before hard frost. Taste and sweetness improve with at least 2 months storage.