Gourd, Melon and Squash Seed List
Standard Shipping is FREE on domestic orders of $7.50 or over!
See Also : Gourds, Melons, and Squash - Heirloom Carrots - Heirloom Corn - Heirloom Lettuce
Please read our Ordering and Shipping information before you place an order.
Browse
our selections of heirloom gourds, melons and squash.
| Variety | Description | Seed Pack |
|
| Ambrosia Melon |  |
Somewhat similar to a cantaloupe, the tasty Ambrosia melon has sweet, orange flesh. Flavor is delicious, but the melon has a fairly thin skin and thus is uncommon in stores. Annual. #1900 | $1.75
|
| Armenian Cucumber, Snake Gourd | Technically a melon, the Armenian Cucmber looks and tastes much like a cucumber. The long, heavily ribbed fruits mature to a yellow color and can grow over 2ft. They are used just like a common cucumber and add a great flavor and unique look to your salads. 50-75 days. #1710 | $1.75
|
|
| Birdhouse Gourd | A delightful ornamental gourd bearing large, hard-shelled gourd fruits with round necks and bowl-bases. Their shape makes them popularly used for birdhouses, and with fruit sizes ranging from 6-14", they are great for all types of birds. Fast-growing vines to 12-30ft. Annual. 100-120 days. #1149 | $2.00
|
|
| Butternut Squash |  |
Large, bell shaped, brown squash weighing several pounds. Flesh is dark orange and can be eaten and used much like a pumpkin. Grow as an annual during summer. #509 | $1.50
|
| Cassabanana | An herbaceous vine bearing a striking 12-24" long, bright red fruit with a delightful melon-like smell, and flavor. Vines are vigorous, often growing up to 50ft. The fruit is common in parts of South and Central America, and along with its edible fruit, is sometimes grown as an ornamental. Perennial, but can be grown in cold areas as an annual. #1505 | $2.00
|
|
| Gaya Melon | A fun, small melon---great for a single serving! The Gaya Melon is about the size of a grapefruit, with white skin and white flesh. The flesh has a mild, sweet flavor. Annual. #1701 | ||
| Horned Melon |  |
A true oddity, from its knobby orange skin to its bright green flesh. Tastes somewhat like a cucumber but when sugar is added to the watery flesh, a sweet treat is the result. Related to watermelons and cantaloupes, the horned melon is a vining plant, easily grown in a warm summer garden. more info... #104 | $1.50
|
| Mini White Cucumber | A beautiful ivory-white cucumber that grows to 3" in length. Vines are fairly compact and usually reach just 3ft, making them great for small spaces. The highly productive vines do well in all climates, and the fruits offer something quite different than your ordinary supermarket cucumber! Fruits have a great flavor and can be eaten whole with no peeling. 50-55 days. #1146 | $1.75
|
|
| Orangeglo Watermelon | A high yielding watermelon bearing exotic orange-fleshed fruits! These vibrant watermelons can grow to 30-40lbs a piece and have refreshing flesh with an almost tropical fruit-like tinge of flavor. Annual. 90-100 days. #1777 | $2.00
|
|
| Sweet Siberian Watermelon | A beautiful watermelon with bright, golden-yellow flesh and glowing green skin. This is one of the finest of the yellow-fleshed watermelons and bears fruits up to 10lbs. Fantastic, sweet-flavored flesh and juicy too! Annual. 80-85 days. #1716 | $2.00
|
|
| West Indian Gherkin Cucumber | A strange variety of cucumber bearing small oval fruits up to 2-3" long with warty-spiny green skins. The distinctive fruits are often used in making relishes or for pickling. Annual. 60-65 days. #1721 | $2.00
|
|
| Winter Melon |  |
A very popular melon in parts of Asia. The winter melon can grow as large as 3 or more feet in length and has a waxy outer skin. It is often canned, or combined with sugar to create a sweet dessert. It also has a variety of uses in cooking. Annual. Large vine. #1702 | $2.00
|
Credit Card Orders: To order online using a credit card, use
our shopping
cart. Just click on "add to cart" to add items to your shopping cart. You can
add as many items as you like, then return to the shopping cart to place your
order. Click on "view cart" any time to see what is in your shopping cart.
Mail Orders: Please fill out our mail order form. We accept credit cards, cash and check by mail.
Standard shipping is FREE on orders of $7.50 or more. You can add optional priority or express mail shipping (for United States destinations only) for an additional fee.
Click
Here For Mail Order Form! You will need Adobe Reader to view this
file.
Mail orders to:
Trade Winds Fruit
P.O. Box 212211
Chula Vista, CA 91921
Shipping: Standard shipping is FREE with orders of $7.50 or more. We use standard first-class mail service for delivery and usually ship within 3-7 BUSINESS days. Additional shipping options (priority, express mail with tracking number), are available upon checkout.
Printed Catalog: We have a printed catalog available. For more information please see: catalog.
Please check back often as we are constantly adding new seeds
for sale.
Also, check for seasonal availability.
We offer discounts on bulk quantity seeds.