Squash, Candy Roaster

(C. maxima) Here is a smaller strain of Candy Roaster from northern Georgia. This type of squash is famous among the people of the Southeast. Pink, banana-shaped fruit has a blue tip and weighs around 10 lbs. Delicious, smooth orange flesh is perfect baked, fried and makes great pies; hard to find and quite beautiful.

Minimum Seed Count: 20

Image and description courtesy Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds/Rareseeds.com