WINTER SQUASH

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SQUASH- WINTER

Known for their delicious meat and decorative skin, Winter Squash is a must for your garden this year. Plant winter squash in a sunny spot in fertile well drained soil. Transplant winter squash, once risk of frost has passed. Winter Squash takes a long time to reach maturity, but once ready these hard skinned squash can be stored all winter long. Give Squash consistent water and plenty of space, and they will take off. Squash is ready to harvest when the stems brown and the rind turn hard enough that it cannot be easily punctured with your fingernail.

BUTTERNUT 'WALTHAM'

Maturity in 100 days
3-6 pounds, prolific producers
Orange colored flesh with excellent, nutty flavor
Perfect size for single person or smaller household
Stores well

BUTTERNUT 'HONEY NUT'

Maturity in 100 days
One of the best tasting squash of all time!
Miniature in size, just 4-5 inches
Perfect for single serving or roasting whole
Sugar sweet taste with deep orange flesh

HUBBARD GREEN

Maturity in 105 days
Hard skin for good winter keeping
10-15 pounds, green skin, golden flesh
Great for baking, canning, and freezing

MINI SPAGHETTI

Maturity in 80-85 days
Produces an abundance of small 4-5 inch squash
Compact plant great for smaller gardens
Rich flavor and spaghetti-like texture
Stores well

SPAGHETTI VEGETABLE

Maturity in 100 days
Produces medium sized squash
Delicious flavor with fun spaghetti like texture
Great in recipes as a substitute to pasta, just cook then fluff with a fork.
Can be stored for several months

SWEET MAMA

Matures in 85-95 days
Deep orange flesh with a rich, sweet flavor with dark green skin
Squash are 2-4 pounds each
Excellent storage

TABLE KING ACORN

Maturity in 80 days
Dark green skin with unbeatable flavor
Produces a good deal of 2 pound squash
Flavor even improves with storage
Roast with a bit of olive oil and enjoy this timeless treat.