Green Gold Squash

 Curcubita maxima Seeds per pack ~ 20 Germination: 93% Oct 2024 Packed for 2025 Origins and History Green Gold Squash is an heirloom variety belonging to Cucurbita maxima, a species long cultivated by Indigenous peoples of the Americas. While C. maxima traces back thousands of years to South America—especially regions of Peru, Bolivia, and northern Argentina—this particular variety, with its rich green rind and golden flesh, was stewarded by small farmers and seed savers in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its heirloom status reflects a lineage preserved for its flavor, adaptability, and productivity before modern hybrids dominated commercial seed catalogs. Green Gold stands as part of the tradition of diverse, locally adapted winter squashes passed down through generations. Appearance and Characteristics This variety produces medium to large fruits with a deep green rind, often mottled or flecked with lighter shades, giving it its “green gold” name when paired with the bright, golde