I've been looking around for Boston Marrow seeds, and they seem pretty hard to come by. I've noticed some winter squash varieties named Golden or Red Hubbard, is this the same as the Boston Marrow squash?
Well, I found 'Golden Hubbard' listed as being introduced in 1898 by Ferry -- so that's ruled out as a synonym for Boston Marrow. Still curious why Boston Marrow seems to have fallen out of favor.
Garlicgrower, thanks for the link. Looks like a good seed source for heirloom squash. I looked at the entry for Essex hybid, but did not understand the relation to Boston Marrow?
Native seeds is not selling seeds this year. I placed an order in dec. Then in late Feb the check still hadn't cleared so I e-mailed them to verify my order. Last week I finally recieved a response( which was somewhat negative) stating that they were not selling seeds this year and if I had looked at the website it was stated there and my check was destroyed. I still don't see where it says they are not selling seeds and wish they would remove all notions that they sell seeds if they don't intend to sell. Rodger
Thanks for the heads-up, Roger. I sent them a check last week. Guess I can stop checking the mailbox. Didn't see anything on the website either about not selling this season. One'd think they'd wise-up and take off the seed offers. Disappointment is not a great way to attract new members or supporters.
Boston Marrow is obtainable from Burpees as one of their heirlooms. I just bought a packet at a nursery in Columbus, OH this past week. I logged on to this site to see if I could find out anything about its cultural requirements or needs that aren't on the packet.
