Cucurbita foetidissima, commonly known as buffalo gourd or foetid wild pumpkin, is a climbing or trailing annual herbaceous plant in the Cucurbita genus. It features palmately lobed leaves covered with fine, prickly hairs and produces solitary, star-shaped golden-yellow flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained, neutral loam soil. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is valued for its edible fruits and ornamental displays during spring and summer. Propagation is by seeds sown in spring, with roots benefiting from shade and fertile soil.

Buffalo gourd (Cucurbita foetidissima) is a hardy climbing annual with edible fruits and ornamental appeal, flowering in spring and summer in full sun.

Cucurbita foetidissima

Cucurbita moschata 'Sibley' is a cultivar of the Cucurbita genus, which comprises small, annual herbaceous plants that climb or trail. This annual biennial thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. The plant features palmately lobed leaves covered with fine, prickly hairs and produces edible fruits valued for both culinary and ornamental uses. It is hardy to UK zone H4 and is best propagated by sowing seeds in spring, with interest extending through spring and summer.

Squash 'Sibley' is a hardy annual biennial with edible fruits, thriving in full sun on fertile, well-drained soil for spring and summer interest.

Cucurbita moschata 'Sibley'

Cucurbita moschata 'Sucrine du Berry' is a cultivar of squash within the Cucurbita genus, which comprises small, annual herbaceous plants that climb or trail. This plant features palmately lobed leaves with fine, prickly hairs and produces edible fruits valued for both culinary and ornamental uses. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, preferring full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is best propagated by sowing seeds in spring, with interest extending through spring and summer.

Squash 'Sucrine du Berry' is a hardy annual with edible fruits and ornamental value, thriving in full sun during spring and summer.

Cucurbita moschata 'Sucrine du Berry'

Cucurbita moschata 'Trambolino' is a cultivar of the Cucurbita genus, which comprises small, annual herbaceous plants that climb or trail. This annual biennial features palmately lobed leaves with fine, prickly hairs and produces edible fruits valued for both consumption and ornamental displays. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, preferring full sun and a sheltered, south-facing aspect. Propagation is by seeds sown in spring, with interest during the spring and summer seasons. The plant is hardy to UK zone H4 and benefits from roots kept in shade.

Squash 'Trambolino' is a hardy annual biennial with edible fruits and ornamental appeal, thriving in full sun from spring to summer.

Cucurbita moschata 'Trambolino'

Cucurbita pepo 'Acceste' is a cultivar of courgette within the Cucurbita genus, which comprises small, annual herbaceous plants that climb or trail. This cultivar produces edible fruits and can be used for ornamental displays. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained, neutral loam soil. The plant has palmately lobed leaves covered with fine, prickly hairs and prefers fertile soil with roots shaded. Propagation is by seeds sown in spring, with interest extending through spring and summer. It is hardy to UK zone H4.

Courgette 'Acceste' is a hardy H4 climber producing edible fruits and ornamental displays, thriving in full sun during spring and summer.

Cucurbita pepo 'Acceste'

Cucurbita pepo 'Sunstripe' is a cultivar of courgette within the Cucurbita genus, which comprises small, annual herbaceous plants that climb or trail. This annual plant thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered aspects with well-drained, neutral loam soil. It features palmately lobed leaves with fine, prickly hairs and produces edible fruits valued for both consumption and ornamental displays. Best grown from seeds sown in spring, 'Sunstripe' is hardy to UK zone H4 and prefers fertile soil with roots shaded, making it suitable for spring and summer interest.

Courgette 'Sunstripe' is an annual with edible fruits and ornamental appeal, thriving in full sun from spring to summer and hardy to RHS H4.