Summer Squash

Cucurbita maxima 'Butternut Hunter'

Squash 'Butternut Hunter'

This is the first Butternut squash to be bred in the UK to give excellent results in our climate whatever the weather. Strong healthy plants will give a bumper crop of squashes which are full of flavour when roasted, boiled or mashed. Sow indoors...

Cucurbita pepo 'Avalon F1'

Squash 'Avalon F1'

A superb variety of compact Butternut Squash. Early to ripen, and with a rich sweet orange flesh, Avalon is perfect for baking and roasting. The fruits will also store well, for up to 6 months. Sow April to May. Prefers well drained, moist,...

Cucurbita pepo 'Cobnut F1'

Squash 'Cobnut F1'

Tasty and easy to grow, Cobnut has a compact habit perfect for small gardens. Fruits average 3-4 kgs (6-9 lbs). Versatile fruits to roast or bake. Use fresh from the plant or store for up to 3 months in a cool dry place.

Cucurbita pepo 'Dixie Hybrid'

Squash, Summer 'Dixie Hybrid'

Early! Lemon yellow crookneck fruits are very uniform. Best when 4 to 6 in. long. You’ll have plenty from these vigorous plants. 41 days. 5 hills. 1.5 g.

Cucurbita pepo 'Harrier Butternut F1'

Squash, Summer 'Harrier Butternut F1'

Outstanding, British bred, early ripening Butternut Squash in approx 95 days from sowing. Bushy plants have an open habit allowing the sun to ripen fruits naturally on the plant giving added sweetness. Pear shaped fruits weigh 800g (1 3/4lb), and...

Cucurbita pepo 'Long Green Bush 2 Improved'

Marrow Squash, Bush type 'Long Green Bush 2 Improved'

Most popular of all bush varieties and specially recommended. Produces an abundance of early medium-sized striped green fruits.

Marrows are at their best while small and tender, and plants are more porductive if fruits are cut often. In...

Cucurbita pepo 'Long Green Bush 3 - Smallpak'

Marrow Squash, Bush type 'Long Green Bush 3 - Smallpak'

Similar to Green Bush Improved, but fruits are shorter. Excellent for exhibition.

Marrows are at their best while small and tender, and plants are more porductive if fruits are cut often. In May or June, sow 2 or 3 seeds where intended...

Cucurbita pepo 'Long Green Bush 4'

Marrow Squash, Bush type 'Long Green Bush 4'

The true traditional marrow, this selection chosen for its dark green fruit with light green stripe. Bush habit.

Cucurbita pepo 'Maiden Poll F1'

Squash, Summer 'Maiden Poll F1'

The tasty one! High nutrient and vitamin content, semi-trailing growth habit and good mildew tolerance as well.

Cucurbita pepo 'Mini Pak'

Marrow Squash, Bush type 'Mini Pak'

A introduction from King Seeds, it has light green skin with paler stripes but matures at 25cm length.

Cucurbita pepo 'Table Dainty'

Marrow Squash, Trailing type 'Table Dainty'

Medium-sized fruits striped pale and dark green. Early maturing, and excellent for exhibition.

Marrows are at their best while small and tender, and plants are more porductive if fruits are cut often. In May or June, sow 2 or 3 seeds...

Cucurbita maxima 'Butternut Sprinter'

Squash 'Butternut Sprinter'

SORRY, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM ANY SUPPLIER. The delicious orange flesh of this popular variety is tasty roasted or diced and used in casseroles. It does well under North European conditions, as well as across America,...

Cucurbita pepo 'Cucuzzi'

Squash, Summer 'Cucuzzi'

SORRY, THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FROM ANY SUPPLIER. The edible Italian gourd. Pale green fruits best at 12 in. or less, for frying or steaming. Will grow in interesting, snaky curves to a length of up to 3 ft. if you let them. 68...