Buttercup
Buttercup squash has a deep orange fiber-less flesh. It is medium-dry with a rich sweet flavor. Buttercups
become sweeter after a few weeks, so don't be afraid to store this one.
Butternut
Butternut has the longest storage potential of all squash varieties. The longer you store it, the sweeter
and nuttier the flavor becomes. Their flesh is orange, smooth-textured, and has a unique sweet flavor — particularly
after 3 months storage. It will easily store in a cool, dry place through February. This squash is commonly used for pies
and is terrific as a stand-alone entrée.
Acorn
Acorn squash has an orange yellow flesh. Their flavor is sweet and nutty with a smooth texture. For best
sweetness wait at least 2 weeks after harvest before you eat them. Acorns are quick and easy to prepare. Slice them in half,
scoop out the seeds, place halves face down on a plate, place in a microwave, and zap them on high until fork tender. Flip
them over and fill the center with butter, brown sugar or maple syrup. Eat them right out of the shell. Yum!
Carnival
Isn't it attractive?!? The best part? It tastes as good as it looks! It will store for several months and
still maintain an excellent eating quality. Their flavor is somewhere between an Acorn and Delicata. Yummy!
Turks Turban
An old time favorite for traditional fall decorating. The red color will deepen as the fall progresses.
It can be eaten and is terrific stuffed with meat loaf. Sadly today it's cooking qualities are overlooked and it is most often
used as a decorative gourd.
Spaghetti
Spaghetti Squash makes a delicious pasta substitute. Prick the fruit with a fork all over, boil or bake
until tender. Then scoop out the "spaghetti" and serve with sauce, butter or chilled in salads. Spaghetti squash stores extremely
well.
Delicata
Delicata is one of our favorite winter squashes. They aren't big, but they make up for it in flavor. Delicata
has a very sweet light orange flesh. It is excellent for stuffing and baking. Prepare it as you would an Acorn and eat right
out of the shell.
Chicago Warted Hubbard
Hubbards are a great choice for baking. This squash has all the same great storage and eating attributes
of a Blue, Golden or Orange Hubbard only it's flesh is dark green.
