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Re: Fave Squash/Melons

We love our winter squash as well. Since we are two, we tend to grow the 
smaller squash such as red kuri or sweet mama buttercups. Ambercup did 
not do well for us last year. This year I am trying a new smaller squash 
called sugar hubbard. Of course, I can always find a corner for my 
favorite blue hubbards, at least a vine or two.

Belissa1@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I've sent this to Seeds List as well as Veg List -- sorry for the overlap.
> 
> I'm going through a winter squash obsession (my new favorite food) and I'd
> like to know what are people's absolute favorites.  I am looking for the
> absolute sweetest winter squash varieties.
> 
> My current fave is Kabacha, popular in the Korean markets here in Los
> Angeles, so I am trying it from saved seeds and it seems to be doing well.
> 
> Has anyone tried "Tahitian" as seen in Seeds of Change?  If so, would you
> *highly* recommend it or not?
> 
> What about "Ambercup Hybrid" from T&M?  The catalog says it resembles
> Kabacha.  What are the differences?
> 
> Pinetree says "Honey Delight"  is "one of the best" of the "Japanese type."
>  Anyone know more about this?
> 
> I have *lots* of Kabacha seed that I'd like to trade for other exceptional
> varieties, especially the three mentioned above.  Anyone have a couple of
> seeds they can spare?  I am growing Kabacha vertically and already have an
> almost-mature fruit on the vine.
> 
> I am overwhelmed by the choice of melons there are in the catalogs -- the
> descriptions make them all sound equally superior -- and would like to know
> some exceptional unusual types to grow (although I'll need another year to
> have saved melon seed to offer in trade.)  What super varieties should I
> investigate from what catalogs?  I have a long growing season.
> 
> B.
> Los Angeles, CA

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