Fresh Look: Pumpkin, squash and zucchini

Brice
‘Brice’ produces tasty 3- to 4-inch circular zucchini that can be stuffed or sliced.  Its beautiful compact plant habit, small footprint and silvery leaves make it attractive in patio containers or in-ground. Healthy productive plants are easy to grow due to multiple resistances to Powdery Mildew and viruses.
For more: www.syngenta-us.com/crops/vegetables


Little Dipper

Little Dipper is a small, traditional-shaped butternut squash that is easy to grow and cook.  Little Dipper weighs in at about 2 pounds per fruit. Fruits are smooth and have a buff exterior and bright orange interior. The interior is nutty and dense with a small seed cavity. Plants are vigorous with long, productive vines. Expect maturity in 100 to 110 days.
For more: www.sakatavegetables.com


Squash Bossa Nova

Compact plants produce fruits earlier in the season and continue producing for three weeks longer than comparison varieties. During taste tests, the AAS Judges deemed the smooth flesh texture and sweet, mild taste much improved over other summer squash.
For more: www.seminis.com


Squash Butterscotch
Compact vines are space-saving for smaller gardens or those who just want to fit more plants into the space they have. This is another All-America Selections Winners that is perfect for container gardens and will resist powdery mildew later in the season.
For more: www.johnnyseeds.com/


Fall Splendor
Fall Splendor is a true spookster, with dark orange fruit on a restricted vine. This variety has excellent yield potential with uniform, smooth fruit weighing 4- to 6-pounds. This variety has dark green handles for easy carrying by kids of all ages.
For more: www.sakatavegetables.com
 

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