Autumn Bounty Heirloom Winter Squash seed mix
Our Autumn Bounty seed mix is a blend of Cucurbita maxima winter squash seeds, thoughtfully selected to provide a diverse and delicious range of flavors, colors, and textures for your winter garden. As winter settles in, you can look forward to a bountiful harvest that not only adds warmth and nutrition to your meals but also brings a touch of seasonal beauty to your garden.
This exclusive seed blend is a testament to the rich heritage of winter squashes, a group renowned for their excellent over-winter storage qualities, shelf life, and versatility in the kitchen. Our selection comprises a variety of heirloom and modern squash types, each with its unique characteristics, ensuring you'll have a cornucopia of culinary options at your fingertips.
Within this blend, you'll find the nutty sweetness of Buttercup and Hubbard squash, the vibrant orange hues of Red Kuri and Queensland Blue, and the versatile, creamy flesh of Kabocha. These are just a few examples of the diverse range of squashes in this medley.
Growing these Cucurbita maxima varieties will allow you to savor the delights of roasting, baking, souping, or pie-making, depending on your culinary preferences. With proper care and attention, you can enjoy this harvest throughout the winter months, making your cold-weather meals both nutritious and comforting.
This mix is tailored for gardeners who appreciate variety, quality, and the satisfaction of homegrown produce. It's a blend that will not only fill your pantry with healthy, organic winter squash but also paint your garden with a palette of different shapes and colors, making it a visual delight in the colder seasons.
With proper care, including well-prepared soil, adequate spacing, and the right amount of water and sunlight, you'll be able to enjoy a successful harvest of these Cucurbita maxima winter squash varieties. Nourish your body and soul with the wholesome goodness and hearty flavors that this special blend can bring to your table.
**This mix contains pumpkins which are botanically classified as a type of winter squash.
Seed packets will contain a mix of some or all of these varieties: Buttercup Squash, Hubbard Squash, Red Kuri Squash, Crown Prince pumpkin, Turban Squash, Kabocha Squash, Sweet Meat Squash, Baby Blue Hubbard Squash, Queensland Blue pumpkin, Golden Delicious squash, Golden Hubbard squash, Galeux d'Eysines squash, Sweet Dumpling squash, Uchiki Kuri squash, Long Island Cheese squash, Lakota squash, Blue Hokkaido squash, Waltham Butternut squash, Fairytale pumpkins, Honey Bear squash, Burgess Buttercup squash, Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato squash, Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck squash, Sunshine squash, Lady Godiva squash, Long Island Cheese squash, Rouge Vif d'Etampes pumpkin, Jarrahdale pumpkin, and Lakota squash.
Botanic name:
C.maxima
Plant spacing:
4-6 feet apart
Color:
Colors of squash will vary from intense red-orange, to orange, yellows, greys, blue-greys, dark greens, reds, and dark greens,
Sowing depth:
1 inch
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
The Blue Hubbard is great for just about anything! These can be made into pies and confections, used in soups and stews, or mashed. The flesh of the Blue Hubbard lends itself well to both sweet and savory offerings.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
85-120 days depending on the variety.
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
No recommended
Vine Habit:
Full vine