Winter Squash Primer Nov. 7, 2011

BUTTERNUT

Waltham (left) and bush (right) types.  Both have very small seed cavities and deep orange delicious flesh.  Great for soups or eating on its own.

DELICATA

One of the most popular, long-keeping squash we grow. Its flavor improves in storage.

CARNIVAL

Looks like a funky-colored acorn, but is tastier and better keeping.

ORANGE DAWN, SUNSHINE, OR EASTERN RISE

All three of these varieties are Kabocha types.  This is our new favorite winter squash.  The dry, sweet flesh is a great substitute for sweet potato.

SWEET MAMA

A new variety for us this year (2011).  This large-fruited buttercup type is very similar in taste to kabocha; dry and sweet.

SWEET DUMPLING

Another new variety for us this year (2011).  The flesh is sweet and similar to Delicata.  The smaller size makes it appropriate when you want a single serving.  We found the plants to be very prolific.

SMALL WONDER SPAGHETTI SQUASH

A more basket-friendly version of the giant vegetable spaghetti squash we have grown in the past.  Our favorite source for wheat-free pasta. We use it for the Oriental Noodle Salad recipe (elsewhere on the web site).

TABLE KING ACORN

Everybody’s favorite Thanksgiving squash.

ACORN SQUASH

Who knew the plants would sometimes throw an odd colored fruit?

SUGAR PUMPKINS

Perfect for pies or even bulking up other squash varieties.  We like to make a pumpkin curry, too.  These will be in your Thanksgiving and Winter Solstice baskets.

TRIAMBLE

If you picked up one of these heirloom squashes at our pumpkin pick-up weekend, let us know what you think of its flavor.