{"title":"Bush Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eBush squash varieties are perfect for gardeners who want big harvests without sprawling vines taking over the entire garden. Unlike traditional vining squash, bush squash grows in a compact, manageable habit that fits beautifully in raised beds, small gardens, and even larger containers. This collection features both summer and winter squash varieties with bush-type growth, giving you everything from tender zucchini and scallop squash to compact winter keepers. If space is limited but your love for squash is not, these bush squash varieties are the perfect solution for productive, easy-to-manage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dark-green-zucchini","title":"Dark Green Zucchini","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark Green Zucchini is a popular garden variety prized for its early and abundant production of tender, dark green zucchini.  Healthy, bush-type plants are space savers in the garden and produce consistently over a long period of time.  Frequent harvesting will further enhance their production.  The tender, thin-skinned, green zucchini are best picked at six to eight inches long and are great for sautéing, steaming and roasting.  Larger zucchini work well for juicing and baking.   Harvests begin 50 days after sowing.  A packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dark Green Zucchini","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071522926841,"sku":"SQ-SU-003","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/dark-green-zucchini-seeds-1182395948.jpg?v=1753901825"},{"product_id":"maxs-gold-zucchini","title":"Golden Zucchini","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Zucchini is a compact, highly productive heirloom that rivals the classic green zucchini in yield while adding a bright splash of color to the garden. Its glossy, golden-yellow yellow zucchini are easy to spot among the foliage, making them less likely to be overlooked and grow into oversized giants. It’s not unusual to see half a dozen zucchini in various stages of development on a single plant—a productivity that has made this yellow zucchini one of our staff favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth beautiful and practical, Golden Zucchini’s vibrant color shines in the kitchen. Tender, flavorful fruits can be harvested young for grilling, sautéing, or stir-fries, and their sunny color adds visual appeal to mixed vegetable dishes. We especially love combining gold zucchini with green zucchini, mushrooms, red peppers, and onions—then folding the sauté into a rich pasta sauce and serving over fettuccine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and dependable, Golden Zucchini is a variety that belongs in every summer garden. Harvests begin about 57 days after sowing. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Zucchini","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071566475513,"sku":"SQ-SU-005","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/golden-zucchini-seeds-1189092205.jpg?v=1756297743"},{"product_id":"cocozelle","title":"Cocozelle Zucchini","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cocozelle Zucchini is an\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eItalian heirloom dating back to the 1880's that produces glossy, dark green zucchini accented by mottled, light green stripes.  Also known as 'Cocozella di Napoli' or 'Italian Vegetable Marrow', Cocozelle zucchini have been popular throughout Italy for more than a century.  They are traditionally picked when the zucchini are young and tender, and are often sold with the female flowers are still attached.  Their large, yellow flowers are also a favorite for stuffing with ricotta or mozzarella and subsequently roasting, grilling or deep frying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCocozelle's compact, bush type plants produce abundantly and consistently right up until frost, with the first harvests beginning approximately 50 days after sowing.  Their small, compact stature makes them a favorite for space-limited gardeners and others looking to maximize the output of their garden.  Approximately 50-60 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cocozelle","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071066665209,"sku":"SQ-SU-002","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/cocozelle-zucchini-seeds-1182395958.jpg?v=1753902173"},{"product_id":"golden-summer-crookneck","title":"Golden Summer Crookneck Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Summer Crookneck is an heirloom variety that produces 5 to 6-inch-long, yellow squash with a bulbed blossom end and curved neck.  The beautiful, golden squash have a fine, buttery texture and thin skins.  Golden Summer Crookneck has long been a favorite for frying and sauteing.  Compact, bushy plants are very prolific producers, especially if kept well-picked.  Harvests begin 50 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Summer Crookneck","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071564935417,"sku":"SQ-SU-004","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/golden-summer-crookneck-summer-squash-seeds-37848267030777.jpg?v=1700335682"},{"product_id":"yellow-scalloped-bush","title":"Yellow Scallop Bush Patty Pan Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eYellow Scallop Bush is a classic heirloom patty pan squash, also known as yellow scallop squash, prized for its bright yellow, scalloped fruit and rich, buttery flavor. This old-fashioned summer squash produces excellent yields of tender, disc-shaped fruit on compact bush-type plants that bear prolifically and consistently throughout the season. Harvested young, the squash can be used much like zucchini—perfect for sautéing, grilling, roasting, or stuffing whole for an attractive and delicious summer dish. Easy to grow and dependable in the home garden, Yellow Scallop Bush begins producing in about 50 days from sowing. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yellow Scalloped Bush","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44075638882553,"sku":"SQ-SU-006","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/yellow-scallop-bush-squash-patty-pan-seeds-1194715784.jpg?v=1758832374"},{"product_id":"black-beauty","title":"Black Beauty Zucchini","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Beauty zucchini is an heirloom variety that produces an abundance of tender zucchini with glossy, green skins that darken as they mature.  Plants bear over a long period and are heavy producers.  Zucchini are best harvested when they are 8 inches or smaller, but should you find one of those giant \"footballs\" hiding beneath a leaf, don't despair, it's still good for freezing or juicing (zucchini are high in vitamins and folate).  Black Beauty is one of America's most beloved heirloom zucchini varieties and was a\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003en All-America Selections winner in 1957. \u003c\/span\u003e50 days to harvest.  25 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Beauty","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44070686654713,"sku":"SQ-SU-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/black-beauty-zucchini-seeds-30555487142045.jpg?v=1700344514"},{"product_id":"grey-zucchini","title":"Grey Zucchini","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrey Zucchini is a classic Mexican squash introduced in 1957 and still widely grown for its dependable yields and excellent flavor. Sometimes referred to as grey squash, this variety produces compact, bush-type plants that are both vigorous and space-efficient. The attractive green squash fruits are gray-green with delicate white flecking and are best harvested at 6–8 inches, when the skins are thin and the flesh tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Mexico, this traditional Mexican squash is known as \u003cem\u003eCalabacita Larga\u003c\/em\u003e (“long little squash”) and is one of the two primary types used in the well-known dish calabacitas—a simple sauté of squash, corn, peppers, and often tomatoes. The other traditional type is the round \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.threshseed.com\/products\/tatume-squash\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tatume squash seeds\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTatume\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eCalabacita Bola\u003c\/em\u003e. Grey zucchini remains valued in Mexican kitchens for its mild flavor, smooth texture, and versatility. Harvests begin approximately 50 days from sowing. 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Fruit are initially light green, ripening to white when fully mature.  Early White Scallop is a good yielder under a wide variety of conditions. Its tender, white patty pan squash are great for sauteing, roasting or stuffing.  Harvests begin approximately 55 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Early White Bush Scallop","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071536886009,"sku":"SQ-SU-010","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/early-white-bush-scallop-white-patty-pan-summer-squash-seeds-38649717195001.jpg?v=1700332637"},{"product_id":"bennings-green-tint","title":"Bennings Green Tint Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eBenning’s Green Tint is a classic heirloom green scallop squash, also known as a patty pan squash, introduced in 1914 and still prized for its beautiful pale green, scalloped fruit and excellent flavor. Bush-type plants produce abundant yields of tender, flattened squash with thin, light green skins and creamy white interiors. Harvested young, the fruits have a delicate texture and mild flavor similar to zucchini, making them perfect for sautéing, roasting, grilling, or stuffing whole. Productive, reliable, and easy to grow, Benning’s Green Tint begins producing in about 55 days. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benning's Green Tint","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44070525993209,"sku":"SQ-SU-011","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/benning-s-green-tint-seeds-38709087011065.jpg?v=1700320215"},{"product_id":"early-prolific-straightneck-summer-squash","title":"Early Prolific Straightneck Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by Ferry-Morse Seed Company and released in 1938, Early Prolific Straightneck has been a staple in American gardens for generations.  Bush-type plants produce heavy and continuous yields of yellow-skinned squash with tender, finely grained interiors.  Best picked when 5 to 6 inches in length while the skins are still thin and tender.  We have tried some strains of this variety that fail to impress, but this one is a winner.  Early and productive with the most tender, delicious squash.  Great for frying, sauteing, roasting, and baking.  All-America Selections winner.  Harvests begin 40 to 50 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Early Prolific Straightneck","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071536263417,"sku":"SQ-SU-012","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/early-prolific-straightneck-summer-squash-seeds-39661845217529.jpg?v=1700357105"},{"product_id":"table-queen-bush-acorn-squash","title":"Bush Table Queen Acorn Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eTable Queen Bush is a compact version of the classic Table Queen squash that was originally developed by the Arikara tribe and has been a staple of the American garden for generations.  Healthy, bush-type plants produce excellent yields of nearly black, acorn-type squash with yellow-orange interiors.  Well-suited for containers and raised beds, we were able to successfully grow this one in whiskey barrels with a yield of 2 to 3 squash per plant.  On the flat, the plants were virtually carefree and yielded 5 to 6 fruit each with nothing more than occasional watering.  The acorn-type squash are the perfect size for two people and have sweet, orange flesh that is of the finest quality.  Matures 85-95 days from sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bush Table Queen","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44072054259961,"sku":"SQ-PE-011","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/bush-table-queen-acorn-squash-seeds-1198024467.jpg?v=1760621685"},{"product_id":"ronde-de-nice-zucchini","title":"Ronde de Nice Zucchini (Round Zucchini)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRonde de Nice is a French heirloom that produces early and prolific yields of flavorful, round zucchini with beautiful, mottled skins.  Originating from coastal town of Nice which sits along the Mediterranean coast of the French Riviera, this unique heirloom is beloved for its unique shape, fine flavor and tender bite.  Zucchini enthusiasts boast that \u003cem\u003ethis\u003c\/em\u003e variety is delicious at any stage, with a sweet, mild flavor early on and a more savory, nutty flavor as the squash size up.  As such, the flavorful, round zucchini are commonly prepared in a variety of manners, from sauteing to grilling to stuffing and roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough not resistant to powdery mildew, Ronde de Nice is more tolerant than other zucchini varieties we've tried, possibly a consequence of it being developed in a coastal region that experiences high humidity and a frequent sea breeze during the summer months.  Similarly, although the variety is not bug resistant, it seems to be less prone to pest issues and holds on the longest, in our experience, when confronted with intense squash bug pressure.  We also appreciate that Ronde de Nice matures in just 45-50 days, placing it among the earliest of our summer squash varieties.  All in all, if you are looking for a flavorful, easy-to-grow zucchini, Ronde de Nice is a great option!  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronde de Nice","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":45502264967417,"sku":"SQ-SU-014","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/ronde-de-nice-zucchini-round-zucchini-seeds-43402966302969.jpg?v=1726786704"},{"product_id":"costata-romanesco-zucchini","title":"Costata Romanesco Zucchini","description":"\u003cp\u003eCostata Romanesco is a beloved heirloom zucchini known for its deeply ribbed, pale green fruits and distinctive striping. 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