Squash
We will normally grow four or five varieties of squash, some organically and some not. Everybody has their favourite. The squash come in a vast array of colours and sizes and they will have different keeping qualities. They are all members of the pumpkin family, believe it or not.
Crown Prince. (Still have a reasonable supply of smaller fruit). 25/9/25
‘Crown Prince’ and ‘Grey Pumpkin’ is a grey skinned pumpkin that is a little more unusual than the traditional orange varieties and emanate from New Zealand. Although it may not look as attractive, it is one of the best varieties for culinary use. The bright orange flesh has a fine flavour which is excellent when roasted. They are good keepers, will store until April and the size of each fruit varies from 2kg to 6kg. Sold in 16kg nets.
Green Kabocha or Hokkaido. (Still have some). 25/9/25
A member of the pumpkin family, this vegetable is a thick-skinned pumpkin-shaped squash that ranges in diameter from 8 to 12 inches with an average weight of 1kg to 3kg. Inside the hard deep green or redish-orange, spotted outer skin there is a semi-firm, dense golden flesh that has a rich, sweet flavour. With a flavor that tastes similar to pumpkin meat or a sweet potato, it is a good substitute for recipes requiring pumpkin or sweet potatoes as ingredients. When cooked its texture resembles that of a tender potato. It can be baked, braised, pureed, stuffed, or steamed to be served as a side dish or as a base for soups, cakes, and pies.
Sold in 18kg nets.
Turks Turban (Still have some) 25/9/25.
Turks Turban is an ornamental winter squash with a unique, multi-coloured appearance resembling a Turkish hat or a cottage loaf, featuring a bright orange lower half and a knobbly green topknot. While highly decorative for the harvest season, its golden-orange, moist flesh has a sweet, nutty flavour similar to a butternut squash and is excellent for baking, steaming, or making soup. The variety is a good keeper, storing well through the winter months, and can be stuffed and cooked whole.
Sweet Lightning (Still have some available) 25/9/25
Sweet Lightning is an attractive, ornamental winter squash known for its distinct orange and white striped or mottled skin, which is a variety of the Sweet Dumpling squash. It is a compact, dumpling-shaped fruit with sweet, tender, orange flesh, perfect for roasting, stuffing, and use in soups and stews. The squash has excellent storage potential, lasting well into winter.
Butternut Squash. (There are still plenty of these). 25/9/25
Butternut squash, 1-2kg, are a popular variety of winter squash characterized by its bell-like shape, tan skin, and sweet, buttery orange flesh. It is botanically a fruit but used culinarily as a vegetable, known for its nutty and sweet flavour, similar to a cross between a sweet potato and a carrot. This versatile ingredient is rich in vitamins A and C, fibre, and other nutrients, making it a healthy addition to dishes like soups, stews, gratins, and baked goods.
Ornamental Gourds. (Good selection still available) 27/9/25.
Ornamental gourds are not meant to be eaten; they are bred for decoration, have tough, bitter flesh, and may contain irritants that cause stomach upset. While gourds, squash, and pumpkins are botanically related, ornamental varieties are dry and unpalatable, unlike edible squashes which have more tender, flavourful flesh. Stick to growing or purchasing varieties labelled as squash or pumpkin for consumption, as ornamental gourds are best used for crafts, tablescapes, and other non-food purposes. There are many fascinating shapes and colours and will decorate your sideboard for the winter months, and will just need a light dusting from week to week!!
Munchkin.(Sold Out)
Munchkin is a bright orange mini pumpkin, early maturing variety that produces a large number of little pumpkins per plant that remain firm for a long time. The stems are thin and sturdy, for easy harvest and less breakage in packaging. Munchkin is a great novelty and you can dry them for autumn flower arrangements and they will survive until Christmas time on a nice dry windowsill.
Casperita (We still do have some of these little white munchkin) 28/9/25
Casperita is a compact, vining “munchkin” type pumpkin or winter squash known for its small, white, ribbed fruits that are excellent for decoration and have a sweet, pale flesh suitable for eating. This plant produces uniform 1lb (500g) fruits with strong handles.
Onion Squash (Non available this year)
Onion squash is a winter squash, also known by names such as Red Kuri or Hokkaido squash, that is teardrop-shaped with a smooth, orange-red skin and golden flesh. It has a sweet nutty flavour and a rich, velvety texture, making it ideal for roasting, baking, soups, curries, and stuffing. Unlike some other squashes, the skin of an onion squash is thin and edible, so it does not need to be removed before cooking.
White Pumpkin. (Sold out) 20/9/25
There are a number of different varieties of White pumpkins that range from 20-38 centimeters in diameter and weighing 4-6kg, to large in size averaging 63-76 centimeters in diameter and weighing 30kg, and ours would tend to be 4-10kg.White pumpkins tend to be more spherical , quite uniform, and round with shallow ribbing. The rind is smooth to the touch and a lovely ivory/white, and the flesh can be white or orange, dense, and firm encasing a central cavity filled with pulp and flat, cream-colored seeds.