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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. |
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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. |
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