Squashes

Penner Pumpkins grows squash for two reasons. One is for eating and the second reason is for fall decorating. I find that people like different squash and some people want a certain type of squash and some people like to experiment and try new ones. That is why we grow so many different types of squash. Squashes can also be used in fall decorations. A couple of years ago a customer told me she used blue Hubbard squash to carve instead of pumpkins. I tried that idea and made a really cool looking face.

Red kuri- Hubbard type, smooth-textured flesh. Has a very sweet taste (as good as eating candy). Good for pies and purees because specks of skin (being red) will not show.

Blue Hubbard- medium dry and sweet flesh. Has yellow flesh.

Sunshine- flesh is smooth, nutty, creamy, and sweet. A buttercup variety. Has bright red-orange flesh and is ideal for baking or mashing.

Carnival- similar to sweet dumpling. Good for using in a fall arrangements. This squash colorful patches and flecks of green, orange, and yellow. A very pretty looking squash.

Sweet dumpling- sweet, single-serving size. Sweet, tender, and orange flesh.

Delicata- very sweet, smooth and excellent for stuffing and baking (sweet potato taste).

Spaghetti- flesh looks like spaghetti. Use it instead of noodles.

Acorn- Table Ace, sweet and bright orange flesh.

Butternut- flesh is dark orange, fine textured, and sweet tasting.

Grey Ghost- stores well, 12-20 lbs (so it’s a big squash), very nice in fall decorating, orange flesh.