Squash question
 

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me what kind of squash this is please?

http://photos.wanadoo.co.uk/album/al...photo=33097927


We were given 2 plants which were supposed to be butternut squashes, but
aren't showing any tendency to look like butternuts. They are however
showing a tendency to attempt taking over the entire allotment.

I accidentally broke this one off the plant, so I cut it open so you can see
the inside, although I'm assuming it's not fully finished yet. So if you
know-- what is it? What's it good for? How will I know when they're ripe?

TIA

Steve

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shazzbat wrote:

Can anyone tell me what kind of squash this is please?

http://photos.wanadoo.co.uk/album/al...photo=33097927

It's not one I recognise, but it assuredly isn't a butternut (or a
hubbard).

As far as I know, you can cook all squashes at any stage, and they
will be quite good to eat. If you microwave or bake that flat
side down on a plate or tray, it will be very edible. I eat them
with butter, not being a cholesterol phobic.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

shazzbat wrote:
Hi all,
I accidentally broke this one off the plant, so I cut it open so you can see
the inside, although I'm assuming it's not fully finished yet. So if you
know-- what is it? What's it good for? How will I know when they're ripe?

TIA

Steve



This is possibly a Gem Squash, aka Cannonball squash. It's good for
eating. If it's turned dark green it's ready.