Elsoms is the UK’s leading supplier of quality vegetable seed. We offer an impressive range of varieties from our own and our partners’ breeding programmes.
Cucurbits
Collaborating closely with renowned suppliers, boasting an extensive selection of Cucurbits, we are committed to providing you with top-quality seeds that guarantee exceptional yields and superior performance in your fields. For growers looking for high quality seeds and to add diversity to their crops, Elsoms presents an opportunity to access premium-quality varieties backed by years of expertise and a commitment to excellence.
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Stripetti
A hybrid vegetable spaghetti squash offering a gourmet flavour experience in a fresh package. Its interior 'noodles' resemble traditional vegetable spaghetti but are sweeter and more flavorful. Featuring a cream-colored striped rind that transitions to orange when fully ripened, Stripetti ensures a visually striking display. This variety yields a remarkably uniform crop, characterised by a durable hard shell that preserves its quality long after harvest.
Stripetti
- Maturity 95 Days
- Size 12 Inches, 1.8kgs
Avalon
Butternut squash is a firm favourite, and Avalon stands out as a top choice. With excellent uniformity and a naturally strong field performance, it offers reliable yields and some natural tolerance to mildew.
Avalon
OverviewPrism
PRISM is a fast-maturing, high-quality butternut, perfectly suited to the fresh market. Its fruit boasts the classic butternut shape, smooth tan skin, and rich, sweet orange flesh. With excellent uniformity and strong yields, PRISM offers a reliable edge over the competition.
Prism
OverviewVictory
Victory is a standout butternut bred for the fresh market, striking the perfect balance in size at around 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg) and 7 inches (18 cm) in length. With its smooth tan skin, classic shape, and rich orange flesh, it delivers both quality and visual appeal. Early to mature and highly productive, Victory ensures a strong, marketable yield.
Victory
OverviewEight Ball
Eight Ball is a high-yielding, easy-to-harvest variety with a vigorous, upright bush habit. Its glossy, dark green fruit, speckled with delicate mottling, offers excellent flavour and is ready to enjoy just 40–45 days after sowing.
Eight Ball
OverviewOne Ball
One Ball is a high-yielding, easy-to-pick variety with a vigorous, upright bush habit. Its round, glossy fruit ripens to a vibrant golden hue with excellent flavour. With continuous and concentrated fruit set, it not only performs well in the garden but also adds ornamental appeal. Cooler temperatures may create subtle green rings at the stem or blossom end, a natural trait of this striking hybrid.
One Ball
OverviewCue Ball
Cue Ball is a productive, easy-to-harvest variety with a vigorous, upright bush habit. Its smooth, round fruit ripens to a pale green shade and delivers excellent flavour. With continuous and concentrated fruit set, it’s both a top performer in the garden and an attractive ornamental choice.
Cue Ball
OverviewReno
Reno is a reliably high-yielding acorn squash with a classic shape, deep green skin, and moderate furrows. Its strong, single-stem bush habit ensures a productive harvest. Inside, the golden-yellow flesh is fine-textured with a rich, nutty sweetness—proving that growing Reno is always a safe bet!