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This is an old Japanese heirloom, cultivated for hundreds of years. Futtsu Black Early squash forms decorative and tasteful pumpkin-like fruits of medium size. A typical fruit from this unusual and highly prized squash weighs around 1.5kg (3 lbs). The fruits start out round and dark green — almost black — with deep ribs and some wrinkles. As they mature the fruits turn dusky grey-brown, and the nutty flavour and sweetness really improve. Cutting into this remarkable fruit releases a strong scent of cantaloupe. The squash will keep for months in storage. Plants grow 80-140cm (32-55") wide, so provide lots of space as well as fertile soil. The fruits are eminently decorative for fall displays. -
Connecticut Field produces nice yields of 15 to 25 lb. globe-shaped deep orange-yellow pumpkins. The flesh is yellow, thick, coarse, and stringy. Connecticut Field pumpkin is excellent for making canned pumpkin or baking pumpkin pie. The perfect shape and flat bottom come in handy for making a jack'o lantern. An heirloom pumpkin was grown by the first settlers in New England. Introduced prior to 1700. -
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Inedible, drought-resistant, heat-loving, decorative plant, with stems up to 2.5 meters. Fruits are small, 5-20 cm long with different shapes (pear, bottles, discs, etc). The color of fruits varies from yellow over cream to green. Use to decorate fences, terraces. -
One of the largest varieties of pumpkin in the world, seeds from this and related strains are commonly used in pumpkin weigh-off contests. Fruits regularly grow to 50-100 pounds, and under proper conditions can weigh up to several hundred pounds! For large fruits, grow just one or two per vine. Dill's Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds hold the world record for giant pumpkins, and produce the largest fruit in the plant kingdom. Bred in eastern Canada by Howard Dill, Atlantic Giant can reach 1,000 lbs or more! The record is 2,624.6 lbs! These giants grow on very large plants, with vines up to 50' long, so they require lots of room, full sun, and fertile soil to produce the giant pumpkins. For the largest size, prepare a growing area 20 x 20 feet, and dig down three feet. Fill this with soil mixed heavily with fully composted chopped straw or rock dust. Apply a balanced organic fertilizer at transplant time, and feed the plant every two weeks with liquid kelp or fish fertilizer. Once the fruit begins to grow, remove all female flowers that follow so that there is only one fruit per plant. Professional growers use a tarp or board beneath the fruit as it develops in order to shift it once it is fully grown. -
Avg. 6-12 lb. bumpy squashes make a wild, yet subdued ornamental statement for fall. Amy Goldman in her new book, The Compleat Squash, describes this Italian seaside specialty as deliziosa, especially for gnocchi and ravioli, and a culinary revelation. -
This French heirloom produces beautiful deep red, flat pumpkins with deep ridges that are the first to colour in the pumpkin patch. Sow Rouge Vif d’Etampes pumpkin seeds for a sprawling plant that produces two to four lovely 9kg (20lb) fruits. These are good for artistic carving, decorations, and winter meals. Moderate resistance to powdery mildew. Rouge Vif d'Etampes translates as "bright red from Etampes." Etampes is an ancient commune near Paris, and the fruits were said to be popular in Paris' Central Market in the 1880s. Rouge Vif d’Etampes pumpkin seeds were first offered commercially in America by W. Atlee Burpee in 1883. -
Small Sugar is a baking type heirloom vegetable. The bright orange flesh is finely grained, meaty, and just perfect for pumpkin pies, cakes, soup, and cheesecakes! Produces a large crop of round fruits 20-25 cm in diameter that store quite well. A New England variety introduced by the 1880’s.