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Old July 17, 2013   #1
Fred Hempel
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Default Small farmers should grow these squash!

There are 5 squash that make up the bulk of our farmers' market sales and 3 of them are dense, durable 3-lobed squash.

1. Triamble. A porcelain blue squash from Australia. Exceptional flavor and keeps over 2 years. Our customers use this squash for high art, and for its cooking qualities.

2. Terremoto. A sweeter, pink version of Triamble (same shape and many shared characteristics). Only available via our kickstarter project, if it gets funded.

3. Papavero. An orange, soft-skinned, version of Triamble. Exceptional flavor, and ease of use. The brilliant orange skin can be pureed into soups and bisques, and it adds to the flavor. Only available via our kickstarter project, if it gets funded.

Our squash project is an open-source project. There are no restrictions with regard to what is done with the seed once it is distributed.

Our project requires hand pollinations, and other shipping and handling efforts that we can not afford to pay for out-of-pocket. If the project does not get funded, we will continue to refine Papavero and Terremoto for ourselves, and no seeds will be distributed this coming winter.

The project is described in more detail in this thread, and most importantly, the deadline is 6 days from now.
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What if the Kickstarter goal isn't reached?
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If the kickstarter goal is not reached, the project does not get funded. It is all-or-nothing.

Funds are withdrawn from backers accounts only after the deadline ends, and only if the goal is met.
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Fred,
Crossing my fingers in hope you get the funding!
I was very interested in another squash you mentioned, Petitmarron I think, which doubled as summer and winter squash. I'd love to see wider distribution of the squash varieties you've identified for their fine qualities.
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Potimarron is one of two other squash we sell besides the 3 trilobed. It is a fantastic squash, and easy to use because the skin is edible and soft.
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If the kickstarter goal is not reached, the project does not get funded. It is all-or-nothing.

Funds are withdrawn from backers accounts only after the deadline ends, and only if the goal is met.
I'm in (and pulling for you)!
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