The Seed Library Catalog

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 3-4 ft., Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Large plants produce lots of early, dark green squash. Harvest frequently. Best flavor when small (6-8”). Freezes well. Grows well in large containers. Easy to grow heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Everwilde Farms.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside) when air and soil are very warm.

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 3-4 ft., Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 50-60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Dark- and light-green striped fruits; best flavor when harvested young (under 12″). Blooms can be battered and fried. Bushy plants grow well in large containers. High yields. Classic Italian heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 3-4 ft., Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 50-60 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Dark- and light-green striped fruits; best flavor when harvested young (under 12”). Blooms can be battered and fried. Bushy plants grow well in large containers. High yields. Classic Italian heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Urban Farmer.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside) when air and soil are very warm.

Planting depth: 1/2-1″, Spacing: 24-36″, Days to germ: 4-10 days, Days to harvest: 80-100 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Young squash have thin, light green skin; mature squash have tough white skin. Grows well in small spaces. Heirloom variety from Lebanon.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 3-4 ft., Days to germ: 7-14 days, Days to harvest: 80-100 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Small, oblong cream-colored squash with dark green stripes. 1.5-2 pounds with sweet nutty flavor and no strings. Bush variety grows well in large containers.
Photo courtesy of True Leaf Market.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 3-4 ft., Days to germ: 5-10 days, Days to harvest: 85-100 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Pear-shaped orange squash with deep green streaks. Sweet, nutty bright orange interior. Excellent for baking and soups, or dry to use as decoration. Large plants may need support (trellis or fence). Stores well. Rare heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Bernara Nurseries.

Plant inside and transplant (or plant seeds outside)

Planting depth: 1″, Spacing: 3-5 seeds in hills 4 ft. apart, Days to germ: 7-14 days, Days to harvest: 75-80 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Dark green skin with light orange interior. Early maturing variety for short summers. Compact plants produce 5-8 squash, each about 2 lbs. Grows well in large containers. Heirloom variety.
Photo courtesy of Tomorrow Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 8-12″, Days to germ: 7-21 days, Days to harvest: 40 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Very well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: Edible leaves are a great sugar substitute (use fresh or crush dried leaves). Pinch flowers for best leaf flavor. Grows well in wide containers.
Photo courtesy of Sheffield’s Seeds.

Plant inside and transplant

Planting depth: Surface, Spacing: 8-12″, Days to germ: 14-48 days, Days to harvest: 60-70 days, Light: Full sun to part shade, Soil: Well-drained, add compost, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: (aka Alpine Strawberry) White flowers in spring; tiny red berries with intense flavor in summer. Does well in containers, hanging baskets. Deer resistant. Easy to grow heirloom perennial.
Photo courtesy of Annie’s Heirloom Seeds.

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1/4-1/2″, Spacing: 24″, Days to germ: 10-15 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: 60-72” tall x 18” wide. Likes heat! Gold, copper, and bronze blooms from summer to fall. Good cut flowers; edible seeds. Attracts pollinators. May need support if overwatered. Easy to grow annual.
Photo courtesy of Sheffield’s Seeds.

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1/4-1/2″, Spacing: 24″, Days to germ: 10-15 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: 72” tall x 18-24″ wide. Large flowers with burgundy-brown petals and dark-chocolate centers. Long, branching stems are good for cutting. Easy to grow annual for dry, sunny sites.
Photo courtesy of Annie’s Heirloom Seeds.

Plant outside

Planting depth: 1/4-1/2″, Spacing: 24″, Days to germ: 10-15 days, Light: Full sun, Soil: Well-drained, Water: Consistent, moderate

Notes: 8-12 ft. tall x 10-20″ wide. Bright-yellow petals on huge heads. Edible seeds. Attracts pollinators. Very tall plants may need support, especially in windy areas. Annual.
Photo courtesy of Breck’s.