Bushy. An outstanding early British-bred Butternut squash. In T&M's trials Squash Harrier F1 was the quickest to ripen, and was ready to harvest approximately 95 days from sowing. The bushy plants of Squash Harrier have an open habit allowing the sun to ripen fruits naturally on the plant giving added sweetness. Pear shaped fruits weigh 800g (1 3/4lb). 4 to 5 fruits per plant, with excellent long storage at 10C.
All America Selection Winner. Trailing. Squash Sunshine is an aptly named 'Kabocha' type Squash with unique and attractive bright reddishorange skin with thick, bright orange flesh. Squash Sunshine produces fruits about 1.5kg (3lb) in weight, have a sweet, nutty taste when eaten raw, baked or steamed.
Scoop the shredded centres out of these generous spaghetti squashes and use as a wholesome substitute for pasta!
Trailing. A famous French heirloom, the name of Squash Potimarron derives from potiron (pumpkin) and marron (chestnut). Squash Potimarron is one of the very best for baking and roasting, fruits reach 125-175 kilos (3-4lbs) in weight with an aromatic chestnut like taste. Good for storage.
A winter Acorn Squash with a wonderful secret! Beneath the dazzling white skins lies a creamy white coloured flesh which looks just like mashed potato when it is baked and fluffed ? but at just a fraction of the calories!
A colourful mix of Patty Pan summer squashes, including popular varieties 'Twinkle F1', 'Kermit F1' and 'Polo?. Squash ?Summer Mix? provides you with a long lasting, versatile crop of pretty scalloped fruits which can be harvested between June and October and used in all sorts of ways.
As the name implies, this colourful mix of summer squash are perfect for grilling or barbecuing. Bushy, open plants produce superb yields of oval fruits with a lovely mix of green, grey and yellow skins.
Here's four 'highsugar' varieties to offer home-growers an attractive mix of fruits to brighten the veg patch and the dinner plate.
This attractive Acorn Squash is a winter variety with pale orange skins and creamy white flesh. The fruits are produced in abundance, each weighing up to 700g. As the name suggests, they make a delicious alternative to traditional baked potatoes, but can also be roasted or used in warming soups.
A winter squash from British breeding, with unique silver foliage! This eye-catching variety makes a superb ornamental edible, worthy of a prominent spot, where its unusual colouring can be fully appreciated. Its compact habit makes Squash ?Silver Dust? ideal for large patio containers, as well as the vegetable plot.
Highly versatile, the bright yellow scallop fruit can be picked small as baby "patty pans" and cooked whole or left to mature and used as courgettes.Fruit vegetables including tomatoes, courgettes, cucumbers, pumpkins and sweet corn are key elements of a healthy diet, bringing us closer to a Mediterranean lifestyle. Investing in some seeds, soil and a few containers is an economical way to grow your own kitchen garden. Whether you have a small patio or a vast growing space, you can enjoy fresh produce readily available for salads, garnishes and healthy snacks. If you end up with an abundance of crop, you can share them with friends and family.Characteristics:When to Sow: March-May indoors, outdoors May When to Harvest: July-OctoberSoil Type: Fertile, moisture retentive Advice: When fruits start to swell give a liquid feed every 7-10 days Packet Contents: Average 10 seedsLatin name: Cucurbita pepoTransplanting: Will require transplanting Johnsons' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons' seeds cater for any needs.Explore more of our horticultural range; we have a wide selection of gardening essentials available from compost to plant pots Have a query or can't find something you're looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.Please note: Plants and seeds are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details. In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team as soon as possible. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.
Organically grown seed for early maturing, traditional, non-hybrid fruits, with small seed cavity ensuring plenty of great tasting flesh. Seedlings appear within 7-21 days of planting and if continuous crops are desirable pick regularly. Ideal for roasting. Fruit vegetables including tomatoes, courgettes, cucumbers, pumpkins and sweet corn are key elements of a healthy diet, bringing us closer to a Mediterranean lifestyle. Investing in some seeds, soil and a few containers is an economical way to grow your own kitchen garden. Whether you have a small patio or a vast growing space, you can enjoy fresh produce readily available for salads, garnishes and healthy snacks. If you end up with an abundance of crop, you can share them with friends and family.Characteristics:When To Sow: March-MayWhen To Harvest: July-OctoberSoil Type: Fertile, moisture retentive soilAdvice: When fruits start swelling give a liquid feed very 7-10 daysPacket Contents: Average 10 seedsLatin Name: Cucurbita pepoThese seeds have been approved by Organic Farmers and Growers LtdTransplanting: If sowing indoors will need transplanting outdoorsJohnsons' premium ranges of flower and vegetable packet seeds feature captivating flowers and authentic vegetables from around the world. No matter what the size of your growing space, either a spacious garden or a limited patio, the high quality of Johnsons' seeds cater for any needs.Explore more of our horticultural range; we have a wide selection of gardening essentials available from compost to plant pots Have a query or can't find something you're looking for? We receive new deliveries every week, so if the item you wish to purchase is currently out of stock, please contact our Customer Services Team and we may be able to reserve the items you require.Please note: Plants and seeds are classed as perishable goods and are excluded from our returns policy. This does not affect your statutory rights. See our Cancellation & Returns page for further details. In the unlikely event that you receive your goods damaged or you have been sent the incorrect item, please report your issues to our customer service team as soon as possible. Perishable goods cannot be returned unless we have sent the wrong item, or they are damaged.