(Dill's Atlantic Giant Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin)

Usually grown for size, display and competition, 'Dill's Atlantic Giant' is known to have produced some of the world's largest pumpkins. Similar to the heirloom 'Atlantic Giant', the fruits of this cultivar tend to be even larger. Some have exceeded 1000 pounds (455 kg), but 400-500 pound (180-225 kg) specimens are much more common. Rounded to broadly obese in shape, they have smooth, somewhat lumpy light orange to orange-yellow skin and thick, golden flesh that is also good for cooking. The...

(Golden Delicious Winter Squash, Winter Squash)

Originally introduced in 1926, winter squash ‘Golden Delicious’ is a cross between the heirloom cultivars ‘Boston Marrow’ and ‘Delicious’. The rounded, basketball-sized fruits are pointed at the stem and blossoms ends, and have deep red-orange, warty skin. The smooth, orange-yellow flesh is quite tasty and fine for baking, canning or freezing. This squash is also a good keeper. Fruits are ready for harvest approximately 100 days from sowing.

Cultivated since ancient times by Native Americans,...

(Golden Hubbard Squash, Winter Squash)

Heirloom winter squash 'Golden Hubbard' bears numerous large, pear-shaped, golden-orange fruits with leathery, often warty, tan-striped skin. The tasty orange flesh is great for soups and roasting, and also cans and freezes well. Fruits ripen approximately 95 to 100 days from sowing.

Cultivated since ancient times by Native Americans, pumpkins and winter squash are warm season, annual vines originating from tropical South America. The rambling stems of these plants bear large, golden yellow,...

(Jarrahdale Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin)

The highly ornamental, pumpkin-shaped fruits of this heirloom are medium-sized, squat, and attractively ribbed with striking, slate-gray skin. The rich, sweet, golden yellow flesh surrounds a very small seed cavity, and is fine for baking and cooking. ‘Jarrahdale’ has a thin, very hard skin and stores very well. It ripens approximately 90 to 100 days from sowing.

Cultivated since ancient times by Native Americans, winter squash are warm season, annual vines originating from tropical South...

(Winter Squash)

Originating in the Adriatic coastal town of Chioggia, this Italian heirloom squash is distinguished by its warty blue-green rind and its delicious golden-orange flesh. The highly decorative, 10-inch-wide (25 cm), "turban-shaped" fruits weigh up to 10 pounds (4 kg) each. In its native region its richly flavored flesh is used in gnocchi, pasta, and risotto. This variety grows from seed to harvest in about 105 days. The fruits store well, deepening in flavor after harvest.

Originating from tropical...

(One Too Many Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin)

The highly ornamental, beachball-sized fruits of winter squash ‘One Too Many’ are pale orange overlaid with fine, white netting. The mottled skin surrounds golden-yellow flesh, which is tasty for pies and cooking. Most fruits are round; however, a few may be oblong in shape. They are ready for harvest approximately 100 days from sowing.

Cultivated since ancient times by Native Americans, winter squash are warm season, annual vines originating from tropical South America. The rambling stems...

(Queensland Blue Winter Squash, Winter Squash)

Originating from Australia, ‘Queensland Blue’ is a gorgeous winter squash of exceptional eating quality. The generously sized, turban-shaped fruits have deep ribbing and glossy, deep blue-green skin. The bright orange flesh is thick, sweet and stringless, with little to no seed cavity. Perfect for roasting, baking, canning or freezing, this squash is also an excellent keeper. Fruits are ready for harvest approximately 110 days from sowing.

Cultivated since ancient times by Native Americans,...

(Red Kuri Winter Squash, Winter Squash)

A cultivar originating from Japan, winter squash ‘Red Kuri’ bears many teardrop-shaped, small to medium-sized fruits with brilliant red-orange skin. The smooth, golden-yellow flesh is rich, sweet, delicious, and excellent for pies and cooking. This squash is also a good keeper. Fruits ripen 90 to 95 days from sowing.

Cultivated since ancient times by Native Americans, winter squash are warm season, annual vines native to tropical South America. The rambling stems of these plants bear large,...

(Rouge Vif d'Etampes Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin)

Both beautiful and delicious, the fruits of heirloom winter squash 'Rouge Vif d'Etampes' are broad and flattened, with vivid, orange-red skin. Mature fruits have orange flesh which is excellent for baking, but they can also be eaten like summer squash if picked when small and immature. Full-sized fruits ripen approximately 95 to 100 days from sowing.

Cultivated since ancient times by Native Americans, winter squash are warm season, annual vines originating from tropical South America. The...

(Speckled Hound Winter Squash, Winter Squash)

Both delicious and ornamental, the flattened, blocky fruits of ‘Speckled Hound’ are pale orange with beautiful, blue-green variegation. The dense, golden flesh has a deliciously sweet, nutty flavor, and is excellent for pies and cooking. This hybrid is tolerant to zucchini yellow mosaic virus. Fruits are ready for harvest 90 to 95 days from sowing.

Cultivated since ancient times by Native Americans, winter squash are warm season, annual vines native to tropical South America. The rambling...