Emperor
Distinctive grey rind and dense orange flesh. Suitable for premium display markets and culinary applications.
Squash offer growers a diverse crop ranging from ornamental types to culinary varieties. Defined by their distinctive shapes, colours, and reliable storage, our squash range delivers uniform fruit, strong yields, and dependable performance for both fresh market and seasonal retail.
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Varieties may differ within regions
Available in these regions only:
Varieties may differ within regions
Distinctive grey rind and dense orange flesh. Suitable for premium display markets and culinary applications.
Cucurbita maxima squash variety producing medium sized grey fruits weighing 3-4 kg.
Distinctive Cucurbita maxima variety producing 1–2 kg fruits with an oblate-blocky shape and rich orange skin.
Cucurbita maxima squash variety producing large, oblate grey fruits weighing 4–6 kg.
Cucurbita moschata variety producing medium-sized, tan-skinned fruits with a smooth, round shape and fine-grained orange flesh.
High-yielding Cucurbita maxima variety producing large grey fruits weighing between 7 and 10kg.
Vigorous long-vine Cucurbita maxima squash producing large blocky grey fruits weighing 10–15kg.
Cucurbita moschata variety prized for its sweet, nutty flavour and smooth tan skin.
Kabocha variety producing medium-sized, deep green fruits with lighter green flecking and a classic oblate shape.
Grey-skinned Cucurbita maxima variety producing large, oblate fruits weighing 5–7 kg.
Compact Cucurbita maxima bush-type squash with vivid red-orange skin and a flattened oblate shape
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High-yielding pie-sized tank pumpkin variety producing vibrant dark orange fruits with excellent uniformity.
Hybrid blue-gray heavenly Hubbard winter squash producing uniform fruits averaging 6.8 kg (15 lbs)
Early-maturing, bush-type summer squash producing tender, butter-yellow fruits.
Striking hybrid gourd producing small, spoon-shaped fruits with a bulbous blossom end and a narrow, curved neck.
Eight Ball is a vigorous, high-yielding hybrid round squash with an upright bush habit, producing glossy dark green fruit mottled with subtle speckles. It reaches maturity rapidly, typically within 40–45 days from sowing. Known for its excellent flavour and consistent cropping, Eight Ball offers easy harvesting and multiple pickings, making it a dependable choice for growers seeking quality and quantity.
Cue Ball is a productive hybrid round squash with an upright, vigorous bush habit. It reaches maturity in approximately 40 – 45 days, producing smooth, pale green fruit, mottled with white. Known for its excellent flavour and concentrated fruit set, Cue Ball offers easy harvesting and continuous multiple pickings, making it a reliable choice for both growers and gardeners.
Stripetti is a gourmet hybrid vegetable spaghetti squash that matures in approximately 95 days. It produces uniform fruits with a distinctive cream-coloured striped rind that turns orange when fully ripe. The compact vines yield a consistent crop of sweet-flavoured squash with a hard shell, ensuring excellent shelf life and extended post-harvest quality.
Technically a squash, Turk’s Turban is often grouped with gourds for its striking decorative appeal. It produces uniquely shaped fruits resembling a smaller squash perched atop a larger one, averaging 22 cm in height and 12.5 cm in width (9 x 5 inch) and weighing between 1 and 3 kg (2 – 6.5 lbs). The colourful rind displays bold stripes ranging from red and white to green and orange, making it a vivid autumn display. Its hard skin and long storage life extend usability well into the winter months.
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