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Plant Descriptions

Spring 2024

SQUASH

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BUTTERNUT

Medium-sized winter squash. Deep orange flesh with rich flavor, great for roasting and soups.

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CARNIVAL

Medium-sized multi-colored acorn squash. Green, gold, and yellow. Edible and great as an ornamental.

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DELICATA 

Small cream and green-striped winter squash. Orange flesh has a Sweet flavor. Tender skin is edible.

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NORTH GEORGIA CANDY ROASTER

Large peachy-hued winter squash. Banana shaped fruit with orange flesh is prized for baking and pies.

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RED KURI

Medium-sized bright orange winter squash. Textured orange flesh has a rich sweet flavor -- great for roasting and soups.

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SMOOTH LUFFA

Medium-sized non-culinary squash. Dry them to make luffa sponges!

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SPAGHETTI

Medium-sized yellow winter squash. Yellow flesh fluffs out of shell to resemble spaghetti noodles. Very tasty.

SUMMER SQUASH

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BENNING'S GREEN TINT (PATTY PAN)

Small pale green pattypan squash. Scalloped edge, firm texture with excellent flavor.

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GOLDEN ZUCCHINI

Medium-sized yellow zucchini squash. High yields, very flavorful. Fruits average 5-10".

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DELTA (CROOKNECK)

Medium-sized yellow crookneck summer squash. Fruits best at 5-6". Mild sweet flavor.

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BLACK BEAUTY ZUCCHINI

Medium-sized green zucchini squash. Smooth skin with some white flecks. Straight 7-8" fruits that ripen throughout the season.

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ROMANESCO

Medium-sized green and white striped zucchini squash. Fruits have slight ridges, creamy flesh, and a delicious nutty flavor.

PUMPKINS

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FAIRYTALE

Large orange pumpkin, named for its whimsical appearance. Excellent flavor for cooking and baking in pies.

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JARRAHDALE

Large green-gray pumpkin. Flesh is orange and slightly sweet. Great for eating, as well as using ornamentally.

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JILL BE LITTLE

Miniature decorative pumpkin

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RACER (JACK-O-LANTERN)

Medium sized orange pumpkin. Classic Halloween carver.

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ROUGE DE TEMPS

Large bright scarlet pumpkin. Slightly flattened, ridged fruit. Flesh has balanced flavor, great for baking pies. Also known as Cinderella.

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WINTER LUXURY PIE

Medium-sized orange pumpkin. Globe shaped fruits with netting texture. Sweet smooth flesh is adored for making pies.

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