{"title":"Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the incredibly productive and versatile summer squash to the sweet and sometimes nutty winter squash, there is an heirloom squash variety for everyone.  Check out our selection of open-pollinated and heritage squash seeds today and find something perfect for your next garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pennsylvania-dutch","title":"Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003ePennsylvania Dutch is an Amish heirloom that produces large, crookneck squash with sweet, orange interiors.  If you've struggled with squash bugs, we recommend you try Pennsylvania Dutch or another variety from the \u003cem\u003eC. moschata\u003c\/em\u003e species. Their semi-solid cored stems are more resistant to squash bugs than the hollow-cored stems of \u003cem\u003eC. pepo\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eC. maxima\u003c\/em\u003e. Pennsylvania's finely textured flesh is sweet, and the necks of the squash are seed-free making prep work easier. We like to slice them into French fries which we deep fry or oven roast until very crispy (they will soften as they cool.) We then sprinkle them with Cajun seasoning and serve. Highly recommended for those of you with picky eaters-- they're good enough to turn more than a few squash haters.  Matures approximately 105 days from sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pennsylvania Dutch","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071939670265,"sku":"SQ-MO-002","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/pennsylvania-dutch-squash-seeds-30555343487133.jpg?v=1700337668"},{"product_id":"guatemalan-blue-banana","title":"Guatemalan Blue Banana Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuatemalan Blue Banana is a rare winter squash variety that produces nice yields of large, blue, banana-type squash. The yellowish orange, semi-sweet flesh is excellent for use in soups and baking and is a favorite for making pies.  Fruit average 20 inches in length and weigh around 5 pounds each.  Guatemalan Blue Banana squash matures approximately 95 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Guatemalan Blue Banana","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071577649401,"sku":"SQ-MA-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/guatemalan-blue-banana-squash-seeds-14072749391944.jpg?v=1700348837"},{"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":"jack-o-lantern","title":"Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eJack O'Lantern is an heirloom variety dating back to the 1950's.  Vigorous plants are excellent producers of classic carving pumpkins reaching about 10 lbs each.  Orange, ribbed pumpkins are healthy and uniform, measuring approximately 8 inches wide by 10 inches tall.  Excellent for use as a traditional carving pumpkin, but also suitable for baking and as a supplemental feed for chickens and pigs.  Stores up to two months, when properly cured.  Matures 100 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jack-O-Lantern","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071584792825,"sku":"SQ-PE-002","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/jack-o-lantern-pumpkin-seeds-30929293770909.jpg?v=1700332097"},{"product_id":"small-sugar","title":"Small Sugar Pie Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall Sugar is an heirloom pie pumpkin dating back to at least the mid-1800's.  Also known as New England or Boston Pie, Small Sugar's extremely productive vines bear large quantities of sweet pie pumpkins.  Orange, ribbed pumpkins measure eight inches wide by six inches tall and weigh approximately five to six pounds.  Slice them open to reveal thick, dense flesh of the highest quality for baking and cooking.  Matures approximately 100 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Small Sugar","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44072034992377,"sku":"SQ-PE-003","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/small-sugar-pumpkin-seeds-30929328341149.jpg?v=1700332087"},{"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":"sweet-meat","title":"Sweet Meat Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Meat is an heirloom variety of squash that produces gorgeous, light blue squash borne abundantly on vigorous, healthy vines.  Sweet meat offers not only tremendous beauty, but also a rich, buttery flavor and creamy, dense texture.  Absolutely one of the best cooking and baking varieties out there.  Sweet Meat is also an excellent keeper, storing for 8 months or longer under ideal conditions.  Approximately 95 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sweet Meat","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44072049017081,"sku":"SQ-MA-002","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/sweet-meat-squash-seeds-14074894483528.jpg?v=1700352614"},{"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. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grey","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071576436985,"sku":"SQ-SU-007","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/grey-zucchini-seeds-1182491464.jpg?v=1753969493"},{"product_id":"triamble-aka-shamrock","title":"Triamble aka Shamrock Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Shamrock Squash, Triamble is an extremely rare Australian heirloom dating back to 1932.  Produces unusual, blue-skinned squash with a shamrock-like appearance.  Squash average about 10 pounds each and have thick, sweet flesh.  Stores well.  Approximately 95 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Triamble aka Shamrock","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44074837934329,"sku":"SQ-MA-003","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/triamble-aka-shamrock-squash-seeds-30555217526941.jpg?v=1700337842"},{"product_id":"pink-banana","title":"Pink Banana Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Banana Squash is a classic heirloom winter squash known for its impressive size, rich flavor, and striking appearance. Also called Pink Banana Jumbo Squash, this variety produces long, pink squash that can reach up to 2–3 feet in length and weigh more than 20 pounds. Inside, the deep orange flesh is sweet, smooth, and perfect for roasting, baking, soups, or pies—making it a favorite among home cooks and homesteaders alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing banana squash is surprisingly easy, even for gardeners new to winter squash. These vigorous, vining plants thrive in full sun and rich, well-drained soil, and they need plenty of space to sprawl. If you’re thinking about growing Pink Banana Squash, be prepared for a bountiful harvest—this variety is known for its high yields and long storage life. The fruits can last several months in a cool, dry place, making them a pantry staple well into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flesh of Pink Banana Squash is dense, creamy, and mildly sweet, with a texture similar to pumpkin or sweet potato. Its flavor deepens when roasted, making it a perfect choice for savory or sweet dishes alike. Simply slice, roast, and season—or puree for use in soups, pies, or even baked goods.  Matures approximately 105 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pink Banana","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071941734649,"sku":"SQ-MA-004","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/pink-banana-squash-seeds-1197948001.jpg?v=1760574540"},{"product_id":"jarrahdale-pumpkin","title":"Jarrahdale Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jarrahdale pumpkin is an Australian heirloom that produces ten-pound, deeply ribbed pumpkins with beautiful slate-blue skins.  One of the most popular heirloom blue pumpkins, Jarrahdale pumpkins are highly sought after for fall decorations and their uniform shape makes them ideal for creating stacked pumpkin displays.  What's more, their durable, blue skins will keep your decorations looking great for the entire season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interiors of Jarrahdale pumpkins contain edible, sweet, orange flesh that is well-suited for baking or soups and their excellent storage abilities (up to 12 months) means you'll be enjoying homegrown pumpkin all winter long!  Approximately 100 days to harvest. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jarrahdale","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071586988281,"sku":"SQ-MA-005","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/jarrahdale-pumpkin-seeds-1197948012.jpg?v=1760574771"},{"product_id":"new-england-blue-hubbard","title":"New England Blue Hubbard Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew England Blue Hubbard is an heirloom variety of squash that produces large, irregularly shaped squash with lovely blue-gray skins.  While its exact origins are not well-known, the Blue Hubbard Squash is believed to have originated in South America or the West Indies.  Grown in Massachusetts since the early 1800s, the hubbard squash was eventually introduced commercially in 1842 by seedsman James J.H. Gregory.  He had received the seed from his neighbor Elizabeth \"Marm\" Hubbard, who described it as \"the best squash she had ever tasted.\"  Indeed, the hubbard squash is quite tasty, with a finely grained, sweet flesh that is perfect for pies and other backed goods.  We've also heard tell of folks using it in Mexican Squash Soup, which is on our list of recipes to try.  Often touted as the best squash for storage—keeping for up to 6 months under good conditions.  Matures approximately 110 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New England Blue Hubbard","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071674806521,"sku":"SQ-MA-006","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/new-england-blue-hubbard-squash-seeds-14075045085256.jpg?v=1700347382"},{"product_id":"gelber-englisher-summer-squash","title":"Gelber Englischer Custard Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eGelber Englisher is an heirloom variety obtained from the Gatersleben seed bank in Germany.  Bushy plants produce excellent yields of lemon-yellow patty pan shaped fruit.  Tender, uniquely shaped summer squash are delicious sautéed, fried, stuffed, and roasted.  Squash left on the plants will mature to a beautiful dark orange color, making them perfect for fall decorations.  Does well in colder climates.  Harvests begin 60 days after sowing.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gelber Englisher","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071556841721,"sku":"SQ-SU-008","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/files\/gelber-englischer-custard-squash-seeds-1194556793.jpg?v=1758731328"},{"product_id":"tromboncino-squash","title":"Tromboncino Rampicante Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Zucchetta Rampicante, Zucchino Rampicante or Climbing Zucchini, the Tromboncino squash is an interesting dual-purpose heirloom squash grown predominantly for use as a summer squash.  Vining plants produce light green squash with long, curved necks that, when harvested young contain tender, green interiors that can be used just like zucchini.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung Tromboncino squash have a mildly sweet flavor, and are delicious whether sautéed, fried, roasted or grilled.  Mature Tromboncino squash have a flavor similar to a butternut, although they are a little less sweet.  We find that the mature squash work best as an accent ingredient, for example in squash risotto, rather than as a standalone dish.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis popular Italian heirloom squash is a great option for gardeners with squash borer issues as the semi-solid stems make them more tolerant of sap sucking insects when compared to zucchini and other \u003cem\u003eC. pepo\u003c\/em\u003e summer squash varieties. Their climbing nature also makes them a great choice for gardeners wanting to grow zucchini vertically and maximize the square footage of their gardens.  60 days to maturity for summer squash.  90 days for winter squash.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tromboncino","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44074838556921,"sku":"SQ-MO-003","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/tomboncino-summer-squash-seeds-30667254890653.jpg?v=1700348294"},{"product_id":"anna-swartz-hubbard-squash","title":"Anna Swartz Hubbard Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeirloom hubbard squash cultivated by Anna Swartz of Pennsylvania beginning in the 1950's. Best known for its extremely hard shells and excellent storage abilities.  Dark green, teardrop shaped fruit average 5-8lbs.  Interiors contain a very small seed cavity surrounded by thick, orange flesh that has a delicious flavor reminiscent of a sweet potato.  95 days to harvest.  25 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anna Swartz","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44070248153337,"sku":"SQ-MA-007","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/anna-swartz-hubbard-squash-seeds-30976128811165.jpg?v=1700339106"},{"product_id":"honeyboat-delicata-winter-squash","title":"Honey Boat Delicata Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoney Boat Delicata is an improved strain of delicata bred by Dr. James Baggett at Oregon State University and introduced to growers in 1990.  Plants produce excellent yields of oblong, striped squash with tender skins and sweet, orange flesh.  We love that they can be prepared without removing the skins.  We just scoop out the seeds, slice into rings, season and roast.  Our children absolutely love them.  In fact, we recently caught our 4-year-old sneaking leftover Honey Boat rings into her bedroom one evening.  We're still not sure who was fooling who, but we're happy just the same.  90-100 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Boat Delicata","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071581384953,"sku":"SQ-PE-008","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/honeyboat-delicata-winter-squash-seeds-30976143523997.jpg?v=1700339103"},{"product_id":"dills-atlantic-giant","title":"Atlantic Giant Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eAtlantic Giant is an open-pollinated pumpkin variety famous for its scale-tipping size, numerous world records and countless blue ribbons.  Bred by four-time world champion and beloved \"father of competition pumpkin growing\", Howard Dill of Nova Scotia, Atlantic Giant was selected for height, symmetry, uniformity, and of course, size.  Dill went on to patent his selection in 1985 and a few years later grew a gargantuan 616-pound pumpkin from his selected seed.  The patent for Dill's Atlantic Giant expired in 2004.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Atlantic Giant pumpkin is well-known today, especially among competitive pumpkin growers, less attention is given to its illustrious developer Howard Dill.  Mr. Dill was a man who took pumpkin growing seriously.  He is singlehandedly credited with taking pumpkin growing from a casual hobby to a competitive venture with prizes topping $10,000 in the 1980's.  The beloved \"Patriarch of Pumpkingdom\" showed farmers and gardeners what was possible, opening the field to a new generation of growers who would take competitive pumpkin growing to unbelievable heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Dill once offered this bit of advice to aspiring pumpkin growers: \"The pumpkin likes contentment and seclusion.\"  In other words, if you wish for your pumpkins to become scale-tippers, best treat them right.  Give them plenty of space, excessive fertility and water, and thin out the fruit to encourage the growth of a single specimen per vine.  In all honesty, our current season of life doesn't afford us much time to pamper our pumpkins, so our Atlantic Giants more typically average 50-100lb without any extra care or supplemental fertilizer, but the kids love them just the same.  They're great for carving, decorating (and climbing).  120 days to maturity.  15 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Giant","offers":[{"title":"Packet (15 Seeds)","offer_id":44070294782201,"sku":"SQ-MA-008","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/dill-s-atlantic-giant-seeds-31074827272349.jpg?v=1700329025"},{"product_id":"moranga-pumpkin","title":"Moranga Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso called \"Pink Pumpkin,\" Moranga is a Brazilian heirloom that produces unique salmon-colored pumpkins ranging in size from four to eight pounds.  Its name comes from the traditional dish \"Camarão na moranga\" which means \"shrimp in a squash.\"  A good storage variety with sweet, orange flesh.  Also great for fall decorations.  Approximately 95 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moranga","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071656653049,"sku":"SQ-MA-009","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/moranga-pumpkin-seeds-31074972696733.jpg?v=1700373675"},{"product_id":"winter-luxury","title":"Winter Luxury Pie Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst introduced in 1893 by Johnson \u0026amp; 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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":"waltham-butternut-squash","title":"Waltham Butternut Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eWaltham Butternut is a well-known variety of butternut squash developed by Bob Young of Waltham, Massachusetts.  The most popular variety of butternut squash around, prized for its excellent vigor, yield and eating quality.  Three to six-pound squash have vibrant orange flesh with a sweet, nutty flavor.  We love to cube and roast them, similar to a sweet potato. Excellent storage variety.  Approximately 80 to 100 days to harvest.  Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waltham Butternut","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44074848911609,"sku":"SQ-MO-001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/waltham-butternut-squash-seeds-38698767024377.jpg?v=1700320922"},{"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":"long-island-cheese-squash","title":"Long Island Cheese Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong Island Cheese Squash is an heirloom variety of winter squash that resembles a wheel of cheese with a flattened, ribbed shape and a pale, creamy color. It has a sweet, nutty flavor and dense, creamy texture similar to pumpkin, making it a popular ingredient in recipes for soups, stews, pies, and baked goods. Long Island Cheese Squash is easy to grow and resistant to many common squash diseases. It's hard skin also makes it well-suited for long-term storage, keeping up to 6 months so long as it is harvested before the first frost.  Matures 90 to 100 days after sowing. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Long Island Cheese","offers":[{"title":"Packet (25 Seeds)","offer_id":44071632568569,"sku":"SQ-MO-004","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4450\/products\/long-island-cheese-squash-seeds-38909248766201.jpg?v=1700329562"},{"product_id":"burgess-buttercup-winter-squash","title":"Burgess Buttercup Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eA New England favorite, Burgess Buttercup is an heirloom variety of winter squash first introduced by the Burgess Seed and Plant Company of Bloomington, Illinois. Heavy-bearing plants produce excellent yields of 3 to 4-pound squash with durable, dark green rinds and dark orange centers. The fiberless flesh is perfectly smooth, delightfully sweet, and well-suited for both roasting and baking. An excellent storage variety. Approximately 100 days to harvest. 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