The flesh of the 'Red Warty Thing' has a very hard, thick rind, and stringless, fine-grained flesh, which is of excellent eating quality, comparable to that of the Hubbard squash. But this variety is also valued for its decorative qualities, the bright orange fruits weighing up to 20 lbs, and keeping well into the winter. This variety is from the respected U.S.A. Seed Bank. ... Learn More

A French heirloom variety resembling Cinderella's carriage and earning it its nickname 'Cinderella' this pumpkin has attractive flame-orange-red flesh, low seed content and full, moderately sweet flavour, and so is excellent for cooking but is also popular simply for its decorative uses. ... Learn More

This Hubbard type squash grows vigorous 5 metre vines, on which grow slate-blue teardrop-shaped fruits with very shallow ribs weighing around 5 kilos. An excellent storage squash, its medium-thick orange flesh is flavourful and sweet, becoming becomes drier and richer with storage, finally reaching its peak right after the turn of the New Year. ... Learn More

This squash with small teacup shaped fruits in an attractive mix of smooth ivory skin and striking green stripes is perfect for individual servings. These diminutive fruits with tender, sweet, sunset orange flesh are perfect for baking or stuffing and can be kept for up to 4 months. ... Learn More

A beautiful snow white ornamental pumpkin. Will grow to the size of footballs if several fruit are left on one plant. An obvious alternative to the traditional orange varieties at Halloween. ... Learn More

These distinctive grey-green squash from Australia are easy to grow sending out long vines on which 3-4 squashes grow. The skin is hard and difficult to cut but helps give the harvested fruit a long shelf-life. The orange flesh is sweet and suits baking. (AKA Shamrock or Triangle). ... Learn More

An attractive, high yield Acorn squash, producing on average 5 fruits per plant, Tuffy is unique in the way that the golden yellow skin has dramatic ribbing creating an unusual decorative appearance. It is perfect for baking as the tough rind ensures the shape remains whilst the flesh is deliciously sweet. ... Learn More

A distinctively shaped winter squash with a multi-coloured shell, each fruit having its own "cap" or "turban" on top. Introduced in 1869, Turk's Turban has a dry almost-nutty flavour, with fruits growing to 8-12 inches diameter and up to 5 pounds. ... Learn More

When cooked, the flesh of this Chinese vegetable (actually a winter squash), falls away from the fruit in ribbons and strands, just like spaghetti for which it makes a perfect substitute in countless cooking roles. It contains folic acid, vitamin A and beta carotene. ... Learn More

'Waltham' is an improved earlier version of the common Butternut squash with very little seed cavity which stores very well too. The rich nutty-flavoured, orange flesh stays firm when cooked. Nothing beats the rich, sweet flavour of winter squash. ... Learn More

This sweet-fleshed, new, incredibly diminutive pumpkin, was specially bred to be ideal for individual servings. You can also make lots and lots of mini Halloween heads with these! ... Learn More

Yellow Bush Scallop Squash is an extremely hardy, old summer squash variety that was introduced prior to 1860. It produces an abundance of golden-yellow squash on compact plants over a longer season than other varieties. (AKA Golden Custard). ... Learn More

Large, fluted, cream coloured, fascinatingly shaped fruits have ten finger-like ribs, which come to points at the end of each squash. The flesh is very fine grained and smooth to the taste. Outstanding, used either for eating small, or as an ornament later. ... Learn More