Cucurbita argyrosperma
Squash - Cushaw
Squash - Cushaw
The 2025 Cushaw Squash seed mix has been contributed by growers of cushaw squash from the species Cucurbita argyrosperma, or cushaw squash that have at least some conspicuous C. argyrosperma characteristics. The mix does not include any cushaw varieties believed to be mostly or entirely Cucurbita moschata. Much of the 2025 offering was collected from small, independent farms in Eastern and Southern Kentucky that grow traditional long-storing winter squash cushaws with relatively sweet flesh. Most of these Kentucky varieties will not be available in future years unless grown out and returned to Going to Seed.
Packets contain approximately 25 seeds.
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Are seeds really free?
Are seeds really free?
Our mission is to make diverse seeds available to everyone. Although the seeds are free, you will need to pay for shipping. In addition, we ask you to consider making a donation to cover program costs. This allows us to make seed free for those who need it.
When will I get my seeds?
When will I get my seeds?
Seeds will ship within a week of ordering. This program is run by dedicated and hardworking volunteers. Going to Seed is not a seed company. You may receive packages that have less than the stated number of seeds, germination rates may not meet the federal standards, shipping may be slower than you prefer, or there may be any other number of unanticipated glitches. Please be patient with us as we improve the standards over time.
How are seeds packaged?
How are seeds packaged?
Seeds are packed in moisture proof, 100% compostable materials. We recommend saving this packet to fill and send back to the program.
About the Seed Steward
Mark works to support positive change and community leadership, using an approach that emphasizes culture, peer-to-peer learning, and technology. He enjoys travel, growing squash, karaoke, and music with a danceable beat. Mark manages a family farm in the mountains of Appalachian Kentucky. His cultural projects, including original musical theater, music, radio production, and multimedia work, have been produced in diverse settings—from community centers to low-power FM radio in Philadelphia, and from the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House in Dallas to outdoor workshops in rural Hawaii.