It's uncanny. It's not the type of texture that you see in any other squash. Solomon Amuzu produces many varieties of seeds for Baker Creek on his permaculture farm in Accra, Ghana. Here he is holding ...

Heirloom vegetables are non-hybrid types that originated before about 1940. There's been increased interest in planting heirloom squash, available in dozens of shapes, colors and sizes from ...

The company offers nearly 2,000 varieties of seeds for heirloom vegetables, flowers, and herbs—it is the largest selection of heirloom varieties in the U.S. They also carry one of the largest ...

This week I am discussing growing squash, in particular heirloom varieties. Squash has been grown here for thousands of years, so it has an old and unique history.

The Home You Own Heirloom seeds can yield robust, tastier veggies. Here’s what to know. January 25, 2023 More than 2 years ago 5 min Summary ...

Allow mixture to cool to room temperature. Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds. Cut the seeded squash in 1” slices and place on a sheet pan. Pour mixture over the squash and mix thoroughly.

A small, nutty squash, this is easy to roast and takes well to warm, savory and hot spices. The flesh is smooth, and the skin is edible. It’s a good squash to braise. Photo ...

Backyard Gardener: Heirloom squash varieties Local columns Jun 30, 2020 J.J. Barrett [email protected] (Backyard Gardener - Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) ...

Lots of heirloom squash varieties on the market now are exciting to grow and require less water, say Sonoma County Master Gardeners. Question: My family enjoys growing a vegetable garden each year ...

Peach has also tested some 100 varieties of heirloom squash from across the globe. Three-quarters failed, but she found success in varieties from Uganda, Thailand and Japan and has saved those seeds.

These very old varieties were amazingly delicious -- yet were in danger of disappearing. Likewise, I found that many heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers were slipping away, too.