An early-maturing winter squash bearing rounded, flattened fruits 16-23cm in diameter and weighing 1.5-2kg. Fruits have a slightly ribbed, dark green skin with paler green striping and speckles; the bright orange, dense flesh has a very sweet and nutty flavour. Grow in rich, fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Start indoors from mid-late April, sowing in individual pots with seeds on their side about 1.5cm deep. Harden off before June then transplant outdoors to final growing position.