Nanticoke Squash

Curcubita maxima Seeds per packet ~ 20 Germination 96% Oct 2024 Packed for 2025 Origins and History The Nanticoke Squash is an Indigenous heirloom variety with deep roots in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is associated with the Nanticoke people, a Native community whose ancestral homelands span present-day Delaware and Maryland. Like many heirloom squashes, it represents centuries of careful seed stewardship and adaptation to local soils and climates. The Nanticoke Squash is both a cultural food and a symbol of resilience, connecting modern growers with the agricultural traditions of the Eastern Woodlands tribes. Appearance and Characteristics This squash is a type of Cucurbita maxima, producing medium to large fruits with a rounded or slightly elongated shape. The rind varies in shades of muted green, often mottled or speckled, and cures to a hard, protective shell that ensures long storage. The flesh is a rich golden orange, dense and sweet, with a fine-grained text