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Summer Squash
- A Description of Summer Squash
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History: There are three main species of squash that are grown in Canada. Most summer squash belong to the species Cucurbita pepo. Squash are native to the Americas and, along with corn and beans, were grown as "The Three Sisters" by First Nations people for thousands of years. Summer squash tend to have a bush-habit rather than long vines and are meant to be eaten fresh, as they do not store. The term "zucchini" is just another name for summer squash. Cultivation: Easy to grow. Seeds may be started indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or direct-sown when temperatures and the soil have warmed. Sow seed 1-2" deep and thin to 3-4' apart. Companions: corn, beans. Nasturtiums and marigolds deter squash bugs and other pests and oregano helps overall growth.
- Benning's Green Tint Bush Squash
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Scallop; Certified Organic
(50-60 days) I used to be underwhelmed by scallop squash - found them too watery and stringy for my liking. Then I discovered how they're supposed to be eaten-picked small! Harvested at up to 4-5" diameter, these fruits are tender and solid-fleshed with flavour. I love slicing them up for stir-fries. Benning's Green Tint is a very rare scallop squash developed in the 1930's by Charles N. Farr. Pale green fruits (both skin and flesh) are flattened rounds with scalloped edges and were considered "one of the most beautiful strains of the whole group of Patty Pans". Heavy-yielding.
- Black Beauty Summer Squash
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Certified Organic
C. pepo. Introduced in 1957, this is the earliest and most productive of the black/green zucchinis. Fruits are dark, dark green and straight. Best picked when 6" long or less, but stay tender even when larger. We grow these every year for ourselves and they've always grown well, no matter what the conditions have been.
- Cocozelle Zucchini
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Certified Organic
(c. pepo) (43 days) This Italian heirloom zucchini has a small bush growing habit, so is perfect in small gardens. It produces large numbers of beautiful fruits that are dark green with light green stripes and that are prized for slicing, frying and steaming. This is also a great variety for freezing and canning. Fruits are best picked when they're less than 12" long. It was known in the 19th C. as "Cocozelle di Napoli" and is prized in Italy for its baby fruits that are picked when they're 1" long!
- Early Prolific Straightneck Summer Squash
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Certified Organic
C. pepo (42-55 days) Heavy-Producing bush type, introduced in the 1930's and developed from Early Yellow Crookneck. Fruits turn golden when ripe and have a bulbous end.
- Early Yellow Crookneck Summer Squash
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Certified Organic
C. pepo (42 - 60 days) 1700. One of the oldest documented squash, it produces light yellow fruit with (you guessed it) a crooked neck! White, sweet flesh. Pick when skin can be cut with a fingernail. Delicious!
- Golden Zucchini
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Certified Organic
SOLD OUT. C. pepo. Developed in 1973, at Rutgers, this is not an heirloom. However, its colour - bright golden-yellow- and its compactness make it a great addition to the home garden. Tender fruit are best harvested at 6" or less, but are still tender when larger.
Sold Out- Pkt - 20 seeds: 3.00
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- Patisson Panache Verte et Jaune Summer Squash
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Certified Organic
NEW FOR 2012! (55 days) (C. pepo) A lovely French heirloom pattypan squash dating from before 1885 and now quite rare. Its cream-coloured skin is accentuated by vivied green stripes radiating out from the centre - a real eye-catcher! Very young fruits may not show the green stripes yet. The firm, white flesh is sweet and tender. This variety is highly-prolific.
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