Winter Storage Squash Seeds
Every variety here is a solid-stemmed Cucurbita moschata, chosen for Kansas heat and vine borer pressure. Here is how they compare.
| Variety | Days | Fruit size | Storage note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahitian Melon | 95-120 | 15-25 lb | Huge harvests, very long keeper |
| Seminole | 90-120 | 3-10 lb | Famous keeper, months in a pantry |
| Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck | 110-120 | 10-20 lb | Long-neck, long storage |
| Waltham Butternut | 100-110 | 3-6 lb | Reliable keeper, roasts sweet |
| Long Island Cheese | 105 | 6-15 lb | Classic storage + pie |
| Musquee de Provence | 110-120 | 15-25 lb | Stores 5 to 8 months, flavor improves with curing |
| Bakers Branch Butternut | 100-110 | 3-6 lb | Appalachian heirloom, dependable keeper |
| Violina Rugosa | 110-120 | 6-10 lb | Ribbed Italian butternut, long keeper |
| Musquee de Maroc | 100-110 | 8-15 lb | Warted North African heirloom, good keeper |
These are our winter squash seeds chosen for one job: lasting. If you want squash on the shelf in January, grow the long-keepers. These Cucurbita moschata and butternut-type varieties cure down to a hard rind and hold their flavor for months in a cool, dry room, which is exactly what you want after a Kansas growing season.
Where to start: Seminole stores 6 to 12 months and shrugs off vine borers. Tahitian Melon gives huge fruit and long storage. Waltham Butternut is the dependable award winner that keeps beautifully.
Learn how to cure and store your harvest in our complete Kansas variety guide. Shop storage squash below.
