Squash Long Island Cheese Seeds

Squash ‘Long Island Cheese’

A beautiful heirloom variety, ‘Long Island Cheese’ produces flattened, ribbed fruits that resemble a wheel of cheese. With its buff-tan skin and rich, sweet orange flesh, it’s perfect for pies, soups, and roasting. This vigorous, semi-bush to trailing variety is known for its excellent storage quality and dependable yields, making it a favourite for both home gardeners and market growers.

Key Features:

Classic heirloom variety with flattened, ribbed fruits

Buff-tan skin and sweet orange flesh

Vigorous, semi-bush to trailing plant habit

Excellent storage and high yields

Ideal for pies, soups, roasting, and autumn dishes

How to Grow Squash Long Island Cheese:

Sow seeds indoors 3–4 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors when the soil is warm. Sow 2–3 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Keep moist until germination (7–14 days). Allow ample space for vines to spread. Harvest mature fruits before the first frost and cure in a warm, dry place for long storage.