Cucurbita maxima (Turk's Turban Winter Squash)

If you’re looking for a confusing plant, Turk’s Turban squash is it. Also called “Turk’s Turban Gourd”, the fruit of this winter squash looks like it came from somewhere in outer space. Secondly, it goes by several names. As a member of the Cucurbita family, Turk’s Turban is related to pumpkins, squash, and gourds. So pumpkin growers call it a pumpkin, gourd lovers consider it an ornamental gourd, and squash growers commonly refer to it as winter squash. I will leave it to you to decide where this festive vegetable (actually, it is a fruit) should be categorized.   

Wherever you choose to classify this heirloom variety, you'll be sure to enjoy it! You can use Turk’s Turban in any of your favourite squash recipes. It is good roasted, baked, steamed, in soups, or on the grill

Origin:  Turk’s Turban is an Heirloom. It has been around since at least the 1820s. While it may look like it comes from outer space, tasty Turk’s Turban actually originated on good old planet Earth. It is native to Central and North America.

5 seeds / package