Squash & Pumpkin Seeds

Squash ‘Pink Banana Jumbo’ – 10 Seeds

(Cucurbita maxima) – Heirloom Variety

Squash ‘Pink Banana Jumbo’ is a classic heirloom winter squash prized for its massive size, sweet, fine-textured flesh, and excellent storage qualities. The elongated fruits grow up to 60–90 cm long and can weigh up to 20–30 kg, featuring smooth pink-orange skin and richly flavored orange flesh that’s perfect for baking, soups, roasting, and purées.

Key Features

• Type: Heirloom winter squash

• Fruit Size: 60–90 cm long, 20–30 kg

• Color: Pink-orange skin with deep orange flesh

• Taste: Sweet, smooth, and nutty flavor

• Days to Maturity: 100–110 days

• Harvest: Late summer to autumn

• Storage: Excellent long-term keeper

Ideal For

• Home gardens and allotments

• Farmers’ markets and heritage collections

• Baking, soups, roasting, and preserves

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: April – May (18–22 °C) in individual pots

• Plant outdoors: Late May – June after frost

• Spacing: 100 × 100 cm (allow plenty of room for vines)

• Position: Full sun in rich, well-drained soil

• Watering: Regular and consistent moisture for best fruit set

Care Tips

• Add compost or manure before planting for vigorous growth.

• Mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

• Harvest when skin hardens and stems begin to dry.

Oil Squash 'Olga' Pumpkin – Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

The Oil Squash 'Olga' is a versatile pumpkin variety prized for its dense, flavorful flesh and high oil content. Ideal for culinary use, soups, baking, or roasting, 'Olga' produces medium to large, round fruits with smooth skin and rich, orange flesh.

This vigorous plant grows well in garden beds or allotments, providing reliable yields throughout the season. Its robust growth habit and excellent storage qualities make it a practical choice for home gardeners seeking both taste and productivity.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: April – May after last frost

• Plant spacing: 100–120 cm between plants

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost

• Care: Water regularly and mulch to retain moisture; remove weeds to support healthy growth

Key Features

• Medium to large, round pumpkins with smooth skin

• Dense, flavorful flesh ideal for oil extraction, cooking, or baking

• High-yielding and vigorous plants

• Good storage qualities for long-term use

• Suitable for garden beds or allotments

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 90–120 days after sowing

• Pick when the skin is fully colored and hard; store in a dry, cool place.

Short Tip

Allow fruits to fully ripen on the vine for maximum flavor and oil content.

Pumpkin 'Golias' – Seeds

(Cucurbita pepo) – Giant, Decorative & Edible Pumpkin

Pumpkin 'Golias' is an impressive giant pumpkin variety, producing extra-large, round fruits with smooth orange skin. Known for its huge size and vigorous growth, it makes a real garden showpiece while also being delicious in soups, bakes, and pies. Perfect for competitions, carving, or autumn displays.

Key Features

• Type: Annual fruiting vegetable

• Fruit size: Extra-large, giant pumpkins

• Skin: Smooth orange

• Flavor: Mild, sweet flesh suitable for cooking

• Harvest: Late summer to autumn

• Use: Cooking, carving, decoration, competitions

Ideal For

• Giant vegetable growing

• Autumn harvest festivals & carving

• Cooking soups, pies, and bakes

• Impressive garden displays

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: April–May, 2–3 cm deep in pots.

• Transplant outdoors: Late May–June, after last frost.

• Direct sowing: From mid-May, 2–3 cm deep.

• Spacing: 1–1.5 m between plants.

• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained with compost/manure.

• Harvest: September–October, when skins harden.

Care Tips

• Requires full sun and plenty of water.

• Feed regularly for maximum fruit size.

• Protect from frost – harvest before first frost arrives.

Squash 'Queensland Blue' – Seeds (Cucurbita maxima)

Squash 'Queensland Blue' is a robust pumpkin variety producing large, flattened, blue-grey fruits with sweet, golden-orange flesh. Its rich flavor makes it perfect for roasting, soups, stews, and baking. Known for excellent storage qualities, it keeps well throughout the winter months.

Ideal for home gardens, allotments, and vegetable patches, this variety combines high yield with a striking appearance and outstanding taste.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: March – April

• Sow outdoors: May – June, after last frost

• Depth: 2–3 cm

• Spacing: 100–120 cm between plants

• Position: Full sun, sheltered from strong winds

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, enriched with compost

• Watering: Regular and deep, especially during fruiting

Key Features

• Large, flattened blue-grey fruits with sweet, golden-orange flesh

• Excellent for roasting, soups, stews, and baking

• High-yielding and vigorous growth

• Long storage life, ideal for winter use

• Decorative and versatile vegetable

Harvest

• Harvesting period: September – November

• Pick fruits when the skin is hard and fully colored for best storage and flavor.

Short Tip

Leave a few centimeters of stem when harvesting to extend storage life.

Pumpkin 'Rouge d'Etampes' – Seeds (Cucurbita pepo)

The Pumpkin 'Rouge d'Etampes', also known as the Cinderella Pumpkin, is a stunning French heirloom variety prized for its large, flattened, deeply ribbed fruits with a vivid red-orange skin. Traditionally grown in the Paris region, it is famous for both its striking ornamental appeal and its delicious, sweet, fine-grained flesh.

Perfect for roasting, soups, pies, and preserves, it’s also a favourite for autumn displays thanks to its dramatic shape and colour.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: April – May, in pots

• Sow outdoors: Late May – June, after last frost

• Planting distance: 100 cm apart

• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with added compost or manure

• Position: Full sun

• Care: Keep well-watered, mulch to retain soil moisture, and provide space for trailing vines

Key Features

• Traditional French heirloom pumpkin

• Beautiful flattened, ribbed, red-orange fruits

• Excellent sweet flavour for roasting, soups, and pies

• Dual purpose – culinary and ornamental

• Large fruits with good yields

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: April – June

• Harvest: September – October

Squash 'Marina di Chioggia' – Seeds (Cucurbita maxima)

The 'Marina di Chioggia' squash is a traditional Italian heirloom variety, prized for its rugged, dark green, warty skin and rich, sweet orange flesh. Originating from the coastal town of Chioggia near Venice, this unique pumpkin has been a staple in Italian markets for centuries and is still beloved today for its superb flavor in soups, gnocchi, risottos, and baking.

Its fruits are typically 3–5 kg, round, and deeply ribbed, with a long storage life that makes them excellent for use throughout the winter months. A true standout in the garden and kitchen alike!

How to Grow

. Sow indoors: April – May in pots, 2–3 cm deep
. Transplant outdoors: Late May – June, after frost risk has passed
. Sow outdoors: May – June, directly in the ground
. Spacing: 1 m apart in rich, well-drained soil
. Harvest: September – October, when fruits are fully ripened

Key Features

. Italian heirloom pumpkin with striking warty skin
. Fruits weigh 3–5 kg, perfect for storage
. Sweet, dense, orange flesh – ideal for roasting, soups & baking
. Long-keeping winter squash
. Traditional variety still popular in Venice markets

Ideal For

. Traditional and heritage vegetable gardens
. Chefs and home cooks seeking authentic Italian flavors
. Long-term winter storage
. Eye-catching display in kitchen gardens and autumn harvests

Sowing & Harvesting

. Sow: April – June
. Harvest: September – October

Quick Tip

For best results, feed regularly with compost or organic fertilizer and allow fruits to ripen fully on the vine for maximum sweetness.

Pumpkin 'Dill’s Atlantic Giant' – Seeds (Cucurbita maxima)

Pumpkin 'Dill’s Atlantic Giant' is a record-breaking variety renowned for producing enormous, fast-growing fruits perfect for giant pumpkin competitions, autumn displays, and culinary use. With sweet, dense orange flesh, it’s suitable for soups, roasting, and baking. This vigorous, high-yielding plant thrives in sunny gardens with ample space for sprawling vines.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from March to April, 2–3 cm deep, or directly outdoors after the last frost.

• Plant 2–3 seeds per mound, thinning to the strongest seedling.

• Space plants 2–3 meters apart to allow for sprawling growth.

• Requires full sun, fertile soil, and consistent watering.

• Harvest fruits when fully matured and the skin is hard and deep orange.

Key Features

• Produces enormous, fast-growing pumpkins

• Sweet, dense orange flesh ideal for cooking and baking

• Vigorous, high-yielding plant with sprawling vines

• Perfect for giant pumpkin competitions or decorative autumn displays

• Thrives in sunny, fertile gardens with ample space

Ideal For

• Giant pumpkin contests and autumn decorations

• Culinary use: soups, roasting, and baking

• Gardeners with large garden spaces and fertile soil

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: March to April

• Spacing: 2–3 meters

• Harvest: September to October

Quick Tip

• Mulch around the base and water consistently to encourage large, healthy fruits and prevent splitting.

Pumpkin 'Muscade de Provence' – Seeds (Cucurbita moschata)

The Pumpkin 'Muscade de Provence' is a traditional French winter squash renowned for its rich, nutty flavor and smooth, orange flesh. Producing medium to large, round to slightly flattened fruits, this variety is perfect for soups, roasting, baking, and preserves. Its excellent storage qualities make it ideal for autumn harvests and long-term use.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from April or directly outdoors from May once the soil is warm.

• Plant 2–3 seeds per hole, 2–3 cm deep, thinning to the strongest seedling.

• Space plants 90–120 cm apart in sunny, fertile, well-drained soil.

• Water consistently and mulch to retain moisture.

• Harvest fruits when the skin is hard and deep orange.

Key Features

• Rich, nutty-flavored orange flesh

• Medium to large, round to slightly flattened fruits

• Excellent storage qualities for winter use

• Ideal for soups, roasting, baking, and preserves

• Vigorous, high-yielding plants

Ideal For

• Autumn harvests and long-term storage

• Culinary use: soups, roasting, and baking

• Home gardens, allotments, and specialty pumpkin collections

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: April to May

• Spacing: 90–120 cm between plants

• Harvest: September to October

Quick Tip

• Leave pumpkins on the vine until the skin hardens and the stem starts to brown for optimal storage.

Pumpkin 'Jaune de Paris' – Seeds (Rouge vif d'Étampes)

The impressive Pumpkin 'Jaune de Paris' is a traditional French variety famous for its enormous fruits, weighing up to 22 kg. Its flat, round pumpkins ripen to a rich golden-orange color with sweet, firm flesh that’s excellent for soups, pies, roasting, and preserves. This heavy-yielding, vigorous grower is ideal for gardeners who want both culinary quality and show-stopping size.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors from April to May in pots at 18–21°C.

• Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep in moist compost.

• Harden off and plant out in June once frost risk has passed.

• Allow at least 1 m between plants, as vines spread widely.

• Water generously and feed regularly for maximum growth.

Key Features

• Traditional French heirloom variety

• Produces giant fruits up to 22 kg

• Golden-orange skin with sweet, firm flesh

• Excellent for cooking, baking, and preserves

• Impressive ornamental appeal as well as culinary use

Ideal For

• Soups, pies, and roasting

• Harvest festivals and autumn displays

• Large gardens, allotments, and pumpkin patches

• Growers seeking high-yielding, giant varieties

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: April to May (indoors)

• Plant out: June

• Spacing: 1 m between plants

• Harvest: September to October

Quick Tip

• For extra-large pumpkins, limit each plant to one or two fruits and provide plenty of water and compost.