Cucurbitacées • Cucurbita pepo

Tuffy Pepper Squash - Organic

"A productive and flavorful pepper squash, perfect for autumn harvests."

$4.49

Number of seeds 20 seeds

The Tuffy pepper squash is an acorn-type variety selected for kitchen gardens and small vegetable patches. It produces individual, ribbed fruits that ripen to a typical pepper squash color, ready for autumn cooking. Each plant, started in spring in suitable soil, develops long, creeping stems that provide good ground cover.

In the garden, Tuffy stands out for its good productivity and consistent fruit shape. It thrives in the summer heat and light to complete its life cycle, before offering, at the end of the season, squash perfectly suited for roasting and comfort food. In a harmonious garden, it deserves a sunny spot and should be patiently cared for throughout the seasons.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular
Growth: Summer growth

Note: Sensitive to cold; sow or transplant only when the soil is well warmed up.

The fruits of the Tuffy pepper squash are particularly well-suited to roasting. Halved and deseeded, they can be roasted with a drizzle of oil or stuffed with savory or slightly sweet fillings. Their sweet, delicate flesh complements autumn dishes, whether puréed, baked in a gratin, or used in soups. Whole squashes can be stored for several weeks in a cool, dry place, allowing for extended use throughout the colder months.