Unimproved landrace origin: Preserves genetic diversity for unique squash varieties
Long storability: Some fruits last up to 18 months at room temperature
Varying fruit colors and textures: Offers visual and sensory variety for gardeners
High germination rate: Tested 10/2025 with 99% success
Supports seed donation to Nanticoke Lenape Nation: Contributes to cultural preservation
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Cucurbita maxima Origin: Delmarva Peninsula Improvement status: Landrace Seeds per packet: ~18 Germination tested 10/2025: 99% Life cycle: Annual
The 'Nanticoke' winter squash is just plain incredible. It must be grown, seen, and tasted, to be believed. It is an unimproved landrace from the Nanticoke (or Kuskarawaok) people, one of the so
Species
Cucurbita maxima
Improvement Status
Landrace
Germination Rate
10/2025 (tested), 99%
Life Cycle
Annual
Recommended Spacing
30-36 inches apart, 5-6 feet between rows
Sunlight
Full sun
Summarized by Shop
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Absolutely perfect thank you very much will definitely ordering again
STEVEN · June 8, 2026
This plant is HUGE so far! Very excited to see the end result! Shipping was fast too
Connor · December 27, 2024
Germinated very well believe all sprouted grew many little squash but came home from a 2 day work trip and the beadles had eaten everything to the ground 😭
