Hey Joan, I do not have the varieties you asked for, but I have a good selection. Please check my list. Thanks Lisa/Liznbeatle

mauirose, the vines are looking splendid. Crisp and fibrous like celery. I tore one open yesterday that was climbing into a tomato cage where I didn't want it to be. This vine did have an infected fruit on it. I took the opportunity to inspect the vine and leaf stems for internal problems, which I did not find. The vines are growing quite well, although by this time of year they're slowing down on vine growth. Larvae? We don't have squash bugs or SVB in this region. I haven't noticed any insects/maggots in the *many* squashes of all sizes that I have opened up. The plant health in general, to my eye, appears uncompromised. Yes, a bacterial infection seems like a real possibility. I have not tried the bag test, but I might as well. This morning I tore open the blossoms of three fruits where the petals were closed but not yet wilted. They must have bloomed yesterday or the day before at the earliest. There was liquid around the base of the stigma, and the stigma structure itself felt slippery. They smelled like mildly rotten milk. I have no doubt that they were "on their way". One of them, however, appeared unaffected. I will keep an eye on that one although it is quite likely infected but not yet showing symptoms. My only plan of action at this point is to tear out all of these vines and relocate them to the burn pile, and not grow any squash is these same beds for a very long time. I cannot burn them now but it's the best I can do. I would have to sacrifice a very good looking Marina Chioggia and Galeux D'eysines. Both of which I was eager to sample, but realistically, what are the chances that they are edible? This is a pretty good area for growing squash as there are no pest problems. It is sometimes a challenge to get Moschatas or even Maximas to ripen, but the judicious use of a cold frame, and thinning the late setting fruits is all it takes. I currently have Acorn Squash, Zukes, Crooknecks, and Pink Jumbo Banana all growing and producing nicely without issues.I guess I'm not doing too bad all things considered. I just don't want a repeat performance next year.

Don't really have a favorite, Tend to move around as conditions and requirements change. I grew up on Cushaws ( C. mixta) because they were the easiest to grow in the south. Still grow them for pies, but they are really too big now. I can't eat like I use to and one squash will feed me through the winter. I like Hubbards especially the Chicago Green, but again too big, and they are difficult to grow in the south. Butternuts and their kin ( C. moschata) are a standby for me as they are both delicious and resistant to the squash vine borer. I like the butternuts in casseroles and the cheese types for pies. Currently growing two Thai cultivars , Beung Karn and Fagtong Sri Muang. Of course I also like a couple of acorns with baked apples in the center. favorite , Bush Table Queen) These are C. pepo, but the bush forms are not quite as susceptible to SVB. This one is African (Morocco) quite delicious, but gets too big for my uses.

AtlanticGiant, we have no SVB in this region, and the local soil is a sandy, well-draining loam. But I water quite frequently, maybe too frequently, but it has never been a problem before. This soil is treated with lime, dolomite and gypsum in a complete organic fertilizer mixture containing kelp meal. Nearby tomatoes under same conditions have absolutely no BER. I have lately discovered fungus growing on the new fruits underneath the dead blossom. It seems to destroy the stigma first. It hides under the dead blossoms, and is very difficult to see if it gets wet. I can easily believe that I had missed seeing them due to clumsy handling and poor eyesight. Here's a picture: I think this is the cause, but what exactly is it? And why only here and now?