Boston Marrow Squash Seeds: Organic Heirloom Winter Squash

Order early for the best selection. Don't wait - Order today before we sell out! The more items you buy, the more $$$ you save.Boston Marrow Winter Squash105 days. C. maxima. Native American and New England heirloom. Originally referred to as 'Autumnal Marrow', 'Boston Marrow' was relatively unique when it was released. It was the first early, large winter squash variety which allowed growers to enter that market earlier in the season than ever before, and famed for its custard-like, buttery flavor. Lovely 15-25 lb. fruit is hubbard-shaped and a brilliant red-orange in color. First documented back to 1831 by Fearing Burr, Boston Marrow soon became one of the most important commercial squashes for the next 150 years, but sadly is little known today. In a letter published by Fearing Burr, Jr., Mr. John M. Ives of Salem, Massachusetts acknowledged the gift of a specimen in the Spring of 1831 from a friend in Northampton, Massachusetts, who in turn had received the seeds from Buffalo, New York. He described that the original seed had been furnished to Buffalo gardeners by a tribe of Indians who visited that area in the spring of each year. “Very dry, fine-grained, and for sweetness and excellence, unsurpassed; a very popular variety in the Boston market”. The flesh is fine-grained, yellow-orange, and bakes to a bright orange color. Even though it is a large-fruited variety, it is also very productive. It has rich, orange flesh that won it a place in Slow Foods’ “Ark of Taste” for having superior flavor and taste!10+ seedsSee more of our squash, pumpkins, and gourds here...https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/me/tools/listings/section:40920395?ref=seller-platform-mcnav See the rest of the seeds in our store here...https://www.etsy.com/shop/MountainRiverSeed Our garden seeds are hand-selected and rigorously tested to ensure you receive only the highest quality seeds. Expect robust plants bursting with life and color. Don't have a green thumb? No problem! Our user-friendly seeds come with clear instructions, making gardening a breeze for both beginners and experts. All our heirloom garden seeds are packaged in resealable airtight bags (Proven to keep seeds fresher longer than paper packets). Each bag is individually labeled for the current growing season. Varietal information, growing tips, and germination test are printed on the seed packet. All seed packets are carefully packed in bubble mailers to protect from the hazards of shipping and delivery.Our seeds are either grown ourselves or sourced from local and reputable northern growers (no cheap dubious origin seeds here) and are grown using natural methods. That means no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides! We stand behind the quality of our seed. All our garden seeds are heirloom, open-pollinated, naturally grown, and Non-GMO. I do not sell GMO seeds.. Elevate your gardening experience with our premium organic garden seeds. Shop now and watch your garden flourish like never before!•FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.•Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.•Growing instructions are included on each seed packet.*All information is provided for educational purposes only.