Winter Squash Seed Collection — 3 Heirloom Varieties, From Harvest to Spring Table
Few things in gardening are more satisfying than cooking squash in the middle of winter — harvested and stored by your own hands. This collection brings together three of the finest heirloom winter squashes available, each with exceptional flavor, excellent long-term storage, and a distinct character in the kitchen. Grow all three and you'll be eating well from harvest through spring.
What's in the Collection
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Spaghetti Squash — oblong yellow fruits whose cooked flesh separates into tender, spaghetti-like strands with a mild, slightly sweet flavor; a nutritious low-carb pasta alternative that stores beautifully; 80 days
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Jumbo Pink Banana Squash — enormous cylindrical fruits with distinctive pink-orange skin and thick, firm, sweet yellow-orange flesh ideal for pies, soups, and baking; can exceed 50 pounds — harvest at under 36 inches for best flavor; an exceptional long-term keeper; 100 days
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Waltham Butternut Squash — the gold standard butternut; light tan skin, small seed cavities, thick straight necks, and smooth-textured flesh with a sweet, nutty flavor that deepens beautifully after two months of storage; 90 days
Occasionally a variety may be temporarily out of stock. When that happens, we'll substitute an equally wonderful heirloom winter squash variety so your kit always arrives with 3 full packets of seed.
In the Kitchen
Roast Waltham Butternut with brown butter and sage for a classic fall side. Bake Jumbo Pink Banana into pies, soups, and breads — its dense, sweet flesh is exceptional for cooking. Halve and roast Spaghetti Squash, then scrape the strands and top with marinara or pesto for a satisfying low-carb dinner. All three store for months — cure them well and your winter pantry is set.
Growing Notes
All three varieties are warm-season crops sensitive to frost. Direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 65°F, or start indoors 3–4 weeks before last frost. Space plants 36–48 inches apart in full sun with room to vine. Harvest when vines die back or just before frost. Cure in a well-ventilated area at 80–85°F for 10–14 days, then store at 50–55°F for best long-term keeping.
| Varieties Included |
Spaghetti Squash, Jumbo Pink Banana Squash, Waltham Butternut Squash |
| Packets |
3 packets, one per variety |
| Days to Maturity |
80 days (Spaghetti), 90 days (Butternut), 100 days (Pink Banana) |
| Storage |
Excellent — all three are long-keeping winter squashes; 3–6 months properly cured |
| Plant Spacing |
1 plant per 4 sq ft (36–48 inches; vining habit) |
| Light |
Full sun (8+ hours) |
| Soil |
Rich, well-draining; consistent moisture until fruit sets |
| USDA Zones |
3–12 (warm-season annual) |
| Latin Name |
Cucurbita pepo / maxima |
| Type |
Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual |
Packed and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for flavor, resilience, and your garden's success.
