Designer Pumpkins, Gourds and Squash Some of our more unusual varieties previewed below. Also, plenty of mini-pumpkins, baby boos, etc., for the little ones. |
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Dipper Gourds
Silly looking but actually useful. Traditionally dried and carved for use as a dipper. Necks can be straight or curved like these so that they resemble a goose. Another fun addition to your fall display.
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‘Brodé Galeux d’Eysines’ The French love pumpkins and have cultivated many unique varieties. One of their finest, ‘Brodé Galeux d’Eysines,’ (Cucurbita maxima), gets its name from a small city in southwest France. The name literally means “Embroidered with warts from Eysines.” The pumpkin has pale salmon-orange skin covered with amazing veins of protruding warts. Great for pumpkin pie despite its somewhat, unconventional outward appearance. |
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Caveman Club Gourd Primitive looking gourd with a deeply veined club and long, narrow handle. A must for your scary fall displays. Also useful dried for crafts.
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Red Warty Thing The Red Warty is part Hubbard squash and part, well, who knows? This gorgeous red squash has vibrant red skin with a lumpy texture covering the exterior. When displayed with the smooth Lumina or a group of deeply ribbed orange pumpkins, the texture of the Red Warty gives an added and unexpected dimension to the grouping. |
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Cinderella Pumpkin It is said that Cinderella's carriage was fashioned after this heirloom pumpkin from France. First introduced to the US in the late 1800s. Excellent for carving or for making pumpkin pie. |
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Blue Moon Our Blue Moon pumpkin is the Australian Blue. It takes its unique look from its parents, the Blue Hubbard squash and Cinderella pumpkin. The flesh is mild and sweet like the Blue Hubbard while the flattened shape is a trait from the Cinderella. |
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Blue Hubbard Squash The Hubbard squash probably originated in the New World, perhaps arriving in New England area aboard sailing ships from the West Indies. Traditionally, used as a food source. Described as a "starchy, dry, thick, flaky, floury, melting, nutty and fine-textured winter squash...with brilliant orange flesh." Arguably, tastier than its close relative, the Golden Hubbard. |
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Martin House Gourds One of the most popular choices for making birdhouse crafts, this gourd is plump at the base with a short conical top. An attractive dwelling for many kinds of birds, the Martin House Gourd's special namesake comes from the martin, a sleek, usually purple-indigo bird that frequents North America during its summer breeding season. |
