A high-yielder of dark green, straight zucchinis. Open plants and short spines make for an easy harvest. Sets fruit well with minimal pollinator activity, making Dunja a good choice for tunnel production. USDA Certified Organic.
Disease Resistance:
Papaya Ringspot Virus (Intermediate)
Powdery Mildew (Intermediate)
Watermelon Mosaic Virus (Intermediate)
Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (Intermediate)
LATIN NAME
Cucurbita pepo
DAYS TO MATURITY
47 Days
LIFE CYCLE
Annual
HYBRID STATUS
Hybrid (F1)
SCIENTIFIC NAME:Cucurbita pepoCULTURE:Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8–6.8 is best. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. For highest quality fruit, succession plantings every 2-3 weeks may be needed.PLANT SPACING:Space plants 18-24" apart in rows 6' apart. Wider spacing may allow for easier harvesting.DISEASES:Common cucurbit diseases include powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, and phytophthora. Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options.INSECT PESTS:Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits. Protect young plants with floating row cover. Squash bug eggs found on the undersides of leaves may be crushed by hand. For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound. Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. Pyrethrin sprays may offer some control.HARVEST FRUIT:For some varieties, it is common for the first fruits to be malformed, wither, or blacken, which indicates poor pollination and is usually remedied as more male flowers appear. Harvest regularly, 2-3 times a week, once plants begin to produce. Cut or gently twist off fruits when they have reached the desired size. For zucchini, 6-8" long. Handle with care to avoid scratching fruits.HARVEST BLOSSOMS:Harvest male blossoms (with thin stems) or female blossoms (with thick stems and an immature fruit at the base of the flower) in mid to late morning when fully open. Clip flowers 1-2" below flower base. If a squash fruit crop is also desired from the same planting, only harvest male flowers, leaving a few to pollinate the female flowers.STORAGE:Keep fruit at 40-50°F (5-10°C), 95% relative humidity for up to 2 weeks. Use as soon as possible for best quality.DAYS TO MATURITY:From direct seeding; subtract about 14 days if transplanting.AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE:(at 3 seeds/ft., rows 6' apart) 250 seeds/83', 500 seeds/166', 1,000 seeds/333'.SEED SPECS:SEEDS/LB.: Zucchini: Avg. 3,400.
Size: 1g
Mid-late (110-130 days) variety of nutmeg pumpkin. Fruits are cylindrical-round with a pronounced ribbed structure, bright orange in color, weighing 4-8 kg. The pulp is orange-yellow, very sweet, juicy, aromatic, rich in fiber, vitamins, useful minerals and carotene. Recommended for making juices, baking, and other types of home cooking.Planting location: light fertile neutral soils. The best predecessors are potatoes, onions, cabbage, root crops and legumes. Can be planted on old compost heapsLighting: illuminated areas, tolerates light shadingPre-sowing preparation: not required. To improve germination, select 3-5 year old seeds and soak them in a 1% solution of potassium permanganate for 15 minutes.
Size: 10 Seeds
Large-fruited pumpkin contains more sugar and carotene than carrots. Tender, thick, sweet pulp with a wonderful melon aroma.
Large-fruited species.
Mid-season variety, the period from germination to the first harvest of fruits is 100-120 days.
The plant is medium-climbing.
This variety is characterized by a large number of fruits per plant, up to 10 pieces.
The fruits are pear-shaped, small, 2–3.5 kg, orange in color, and have good shelf life.
The pulp is orange, thick, juicy, sweet, very tender, with a melon aroma.
The variety is resistant to low temperatures, drought-resistant, and heat-resistant.
Outstanding culinary quality.Yellow crookneck with vibrant color, gourmet flavor, distinctive ridges, and subtle striping. Tempest's 4-7" fruits have a rich, nutty flavor and pleasantly firm texture. Versatile in the kitchen, it retains its shape, texture, and color through a multitude of cooking methods, from grilling and roasting to pickling and braising. Features an open habit and soft spines for easy harvest. We suggest pairing Tempest with Zephyr, another one of Johnny's varieties bred for its unique appearance and superior flavor and texture. NOTE: The presence of the precocious yellow gene causes leaves to express yellow color, which sometimes resembles virus symptoms. This is normal, and the plant will grow and perform as expected. USDA Certified Organic.
LATINE NAME
CUCURBITA PEPO
DAYS TO MATURITY
54 DAYS
HYBRID STATUS
HYBRID (F1)
GROWING INFORMATION
CULTURE: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.8–6.8 is best. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. For highest quality fruit, succession plantings every 2-3 weeks may be needed.
PLANT SPACING: Space plants 18-24" apart in rows 6' apart. Wider spacing may allow for easier harvesting.
DISEASES: Common cucurbit diseases include powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, and phytophthora. Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options.
INSECT PESTS: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits. Protect young plants with floating row cover. Squash bug eggs found on the undersides of leaves may be crushed by hand. For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound. Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. Pyrethrin sprays may offer some control.
HARVEST FRUIT: For some varieties, it is common for the first fruits to be malformed, wither, or blacken, which indicates poor pollination and is usually remedied as more male flowers appear. Harvest regularly, 2-3 times a week, once plants begin to produce. Cut or gently twist off fruits when they have reached the desired size. For summer squash, 4-6". Handle with care to avoid scratching fruits.
HARVEST BLOSSOMS: Harvest male blossoms (with thin stems) or female blossoms (with thick stems and an immature fruit at the base of the flower) in mid to late morning when fully open. Clip flowers 1-2" below flower base. If a squash fruit crop is also desired from the same planting, only harvest male flowers, leaving a few to pollinate the female flowers.
STORAGE: Keep fruit at 40-50°F (5-10°C), 95% relative humidity for up to 2 weeks. Use as soon as possible for best quality.
DAYS TO MATURITY: From direct seeding; subtract about 14 days if transplanting.
Organic (F1) Kabocha Squash SeedDeep scarlet and delicious.Smooth, tender flesh that is sweet, bright orange, and excellent for baking, mashing, and pies. Superior appearance and eating quality when compared to other varieties of this type. Can be consumed right at maturity. Vigorous, short vine. Avg. weight: 3–5 lb. AAS winner. Also available treated. USDA Certified Organic.
LATINE NAME
CUCCRBITA MAXIMA
DAYS TO MATURITY
95 DAYS
LIFE CYCLE
ANNAUL
HYBRID STATUS
HYBRID (F1)
GROWING INFORMATION
CULTURE: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8 is best. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination.
TRANSPLANTING: Sow 2-3 seeds per 2" container or plug flat about 3 weeks prior to transplanting. Thin to 1 plant/container or cell with scissors. Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety. Handle seedlings carefully; minimal root disturbance is best.
DIRECT SEEDING: Sow 2 seeds at the appropriate spacing interval for the variety's vine length, 1/2-1" deep. Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established.
PLANT SPACING: Bush to short-vine habits generally require 6' between-row spacing, while long-vine habits require 12' between-row spacing. In-row spacing depends on fruit size and is generally: small, 18-24"; medium, 24-36"; large, 36-48".
DISEASES: Common cucurbit diseases include powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, and Phytophthora. Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options.
INSECT PESTS: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits. Protect young plants with floating row cover. Squash bug eggs found on the undersides of leaves may be crushed by hand. For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound. Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. Pyrethrin sprays may offer some control.
HARVEST: Fruits are typically ready about 50-55 days after fruit set, and should be harvested before any hard frosts. Cut fruits from vines and handle carefully. Sun cure by exposing fruits for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping squash at 80-85°F/27-29°C with good air ventilation.
STORAGE: Store at 50-60°F/10-15°C, 50-70% relative humidity and good ventilation. Repeated exposure to temperatures below 50°F/10°C may cause chilling damage. Kabochas get sweeter with a few weeks of storage. Green varieties will keep up to 4–5 months in storage; Winter Sweet will keep up to 6 months. Sunshine is the exception and is delicious right out of the field, but will only last a maximum of 3 months.
DAYS TO MATURITY: From direct seeding; subtract about 14 days if transplanting.
