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.
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'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.
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A Patty Pan heirloom summer squash. First grown by the native Americans and depicted by European settlers as far back to 1591. A very attractive flat fruit with scalloped edges, this is still one of the best tasting and yielding varieties around today! Great fried or baked.
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A silvery-blue skinned variety with bright orange flesh, that contrasts extremely well. Weighing on average 3- 4kg, the round, flat shaped fruits have a sweet, rich, nutty flavour. Delicious when roasted or made into soup. Crown Prince is also excellent for long term storage over the winter.
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Thick-skinned, dark green, flattened globe-shaped fruits with paler green stripes that reach approximately 1kg in weight. The orange flesh sweetens with age and has a rich chestnut flavour. The flesh is dry so perfect for roasting or adding to soups. Good storage performance.
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A high sugar ‘Acorn’ squash (50% more than the competitive acorns). Dark green heart shaped fruits with ribs on the outside and thick sweet orange flesh on the inside. Powdery Mildew tolerant. Allow the fruit to ripen in the autumn before storing.
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