Event
Great Lakes Expo 2026
Meet Elsoms Seeds at Great Lakes Expo 2026 in Grand Rapids, December 8–10. Explore our pumpkin and squash portfolio, brassicas, parsnips and more.

Cucurbita Moschata
Sandman is a versatile tan-skinned squash producing medium-sized, round fruits with fine-grained orange flesh and excellent uniformity. Combining attractive appearance with good flavour and reliable performance, it is ideal for fresh market sales, farm shops, seasonal retail, autumn displays, and culinary use.
100–110
Days to maturity
Average fruit weight
1.5-2.5kg / 3.3-5.5lbs
Weight
Uniform round fruits ideal for kitchen and small-scale market use.
2 - 4
Yield
Fruit per plant
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Varieties may differ within regions
Event
Meet Elsoms Seeds at Great Lakes Expo 2026 in Grand Rapids, December 8–10. Explore our pumpkin and squash portfolio, brassicas, parsnips and more.
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