Squash - Winter - Butternut - Waltham

$1.69

Nothing beats the rich, sweet, flavor of winter squash. They should be harvested when you can't dent the hard skin with your finger. Winter squash cannot be overripe, but can be under ripe. The Squash Winter Waltham Butternut, 'Cucurbita pepo', has so many great qualities that it is an All America Winner. The Waltham Butternut is particularly exciting because the solid stems that resist boring type insects and the nutty flavor with the wonderful flesh texture. The Waltham squash has smooth skin and is light tan in color with a round bottom and a big thick neck. The Waltam is the most popular butternut grown. The Waltham Butternut has vigorous vines, long storage capability, and a tasty nutty flavor to mention a few. Squash prefers well drained, rich soil with lots of organic matter. Plant in the spring, 2 to 4 weeks after the last average frost date. Harvest after first or second light frost. ... find out more

Orach - Red - Burgundy The Burgandy Orach makes a pretty backdrop in flower beds and it has the mild, edible spinach-like leaves. Italians used it in pasta and the French and English used it as a side dish and in stews and soups. The leaves taste better when the soil is kept evenly moist. The best and most tender leaves are the ones from the top of the plant and/or from young plants.