Buttercups are sweeter after a few weeks of storage and will keep up to 4 months. Storage potential and timing of best eating quality varies by type. Repeated exposure to temperatures below 50☏/10☌ may cause chilling damage. STORAGE: Store at 50-60☏/10-15☌, 50-70% relative humidity and good ventilation. Sun cure by exposing fruits for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping squash at 80-85☏/27-29☌ with good air ventilation. Cut fruits from vines and handle carefully. HARVEST: Fruits are typically ready about 50-55 days after fruit set, and should be harvested before any hard frosts. Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall spring plow to bury pupae. For vine borers, cut out of vines and hill soil over the wound. Squash bug eggs found on the undersides of leaves may be crushed by hand. Protect young plants with floating row cover. INSECT PESTS: Cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borers are all common pests for cucurbits. If necessary, check with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent for specific control options. Avoid problems with adequate soil drainage, good air flow, insect pest control, and crop rotation. DISEASES: Common cucurbit diseases include powdery mildew, downy mildew, bacterial wilt, and Phytophthora. In-row spacing depends on fruit size and is generally: small, 18-24" medium, 24-36" large, 36-48". PLANT SPACING: Bush to short-vine habits generally require 6' between-row spacing, while long-vine habits require 12' between-row spacing. Thin to 1 plant per spacing interval after seedlings are established. DIRECT SEEDING: Sow 2 seeds at the appropriate spacing interval for the variety's vine length, 1/2-1" deep. Handle seedlings carefully minimal root disturbance is best. After danger of frost has passed, transplant out according to the spacing recommendations for each variety. Harden plants 4–7 days prior to transplanting. Thin to 1 plant/container or cell with scissors. TRANSPLANTING: Sow 2-3 seeds per 2" container or plug flat about 3 weeks prior to transplanting. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower. Plastic mulch and fabric row covers (AG-19 grade) can aide plant establishment and exclude insect pests during the seedling stage. In some recipes, you can also simply omit the sweetener.SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cucurbita maxima CULTURE: Fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–6.8 is best. I mention that you can use the recipe for varieties other than delicata, as pictured in the recipe. Repeated exposure to temperatures below 50F/10C may cause chilling damage.
STORAGE: Store at 50-60F/10-15C, 50-70 relative humidity and good ventilation. Sun cure by exposing fruits for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping squash at 80-85F/27-29C with good air ventilation. You may like to try this recipe, omitting specific options as preferred. Cut fruits from vines and handle carefully. Many recipes for winter squash contain varying amounts of a sweet ingredient, usually to play up the natural sweetness or to balance a spicy ingredient. Hi Marlene, I think you mean that every recipe you’re finding for winter squash via an internet search is sweetened, rather than that all my recipes are (I do have many savory options on this site), so I will answer accordingly. They soften as they cook － becoming a little crisp around the edges － and provide a nice textural balance to the smooth flesh. The flavor is naturally sweeter than many varieties of winter squash and the texture is dense yet creamy. Tip: If you haven’t tried kabocha squash, keep an eye out for it. The healthy and satisfying side is equally perfect alongside a Thanksgiving turkey.įor easy last-minute assembly, cut the squash earlier in the day and store in an airtight container or plastic bag in the fridge until ready to cook. But he remembered this recipe from last fall － and suggested I mention here that he is quite a fan!Įasy to make with few ingredients, this recipe will complement nearly any protein and will effortlessly perk up a simple weeknight dinner. Initially, I thought his purchase seemed odd, as he’s not particularly fond of orange vegetables. Without the intent of overselling this simple, seasonal side dish, I will mention that my husband recently purchased some winter squash so that I would make this recipe. For added ease, I like to use Kabocha, Delicata, or another variety of winter squash that doesn’t require peeling. This seasonal family favorite is so easy and so good.
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