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Winter squash recommendation

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  • This topic has 4 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 2 years, 11 months ago by Edie Moro.
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    • February 9, 2020 at 9:04 pm #347
      Karen Andersen
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        I am working on my garden plan for 2020. Does anyone have a winter squash recommendation? I grew Acorn last year, not sure of the variety, plant didn’t say. Like butternut, but not sure how well they grow here.

      • February 9, 2020 at 9:55 pm #349
        robink
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          I love Delicata, though it won’t keep as long as the thicker-skinned winter squashes. Sweet pumpkin was also awesome to eat like squash or for pies. I got seed for both at Territorial.

           

        • February 10, 2020 at 12:11 am #351
          Karen Andersen
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            Thanks Robin, I’ll try the Delicata, I have had it before and it is good.

          • March 30, 2020 at 5:34 pm #436
            Edie Moro
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              I find that winter squashes really differ as to flavor, so be sure you’ve tasted the ones you want to grow, unless you like to experiment. For example, I like the flavor of butternuts, but don’t like red kuri. Also, how do you like to use your winter squash in the kitchen? Just looking at an old Territorial Seed catalogue, Sweetmeat is a Northwest heirloom not known in the rest of the US, so it might be fun to grow, and supposedly makes a great “pumpkin” pie. Looking at all the choices makes me think about planting some for myself this year. I love squash soup, but baked squash could be yummy, too.

            • March 30, 2020 at 5:37 pm #437
              Edie Moro
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                Another thought – check out the # of days listed for each squash type. Those with fewer days will bear fruit and ripen in cooler climates better than ones with a longer time frame.

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