25 Turban Squash Seeds - Heirloom Winter Squash, Edible & Decorative

Turban Squash is a striking heirloom winter squash known for its distinctive turban-shaped fruit and colorful, warted rind. The squash typically features a bulbous top and a flattened bottom, often in shades of orange, green, and cream, making it as ornamental as it is edible. Its sweet, mild flesh is perfect for roasting, soups, and pies, while the unique appearance adds autumn charm to displays and decorations.

Easy to grow and rewarding, Turban Squash thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, these seeds offer a fun and productive addition to your vegetable garden or fall decor.

Plant Features

• Heirloom winter squash with distinctive turban shape
• Colorful, warted rind in orange, green, and cream
• Sweet, orange flesh ideal for cooking and baking
• Dual-purpose: edible and decorative
• Vigorous vines produce good yields

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Vining
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-11 (grown as annual)
• Days to Maturity: 90-110 days
• Spacing: 36-48 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Turban Squash seeds outdoors after the last frost date, when soil has warmed to at least 60°F (15°C). Plant seeds 1 inch deep in hills or rows, spacing 36-48 inches apart. For earlier harvests, start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost and transplant carefully. Provide consistent moisture, especially during flowering and fruit development, but avoid waterlogged soil. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Harvest when the rind is hard and the stem begins to dry. Cut with a few inches of stem attached and cure in a warm, dry place for 7-10 days to improve storage life. Store in a cool, dry location.

What's Included

25 Turban Squash Seeds