Winter squash comes in shapes round and elongated, scalloped and pear-shaped with flesh that ranges from golden-yellow to brilliant orange. Most winter squashes are vine-type plants whose fruits are harvested when fully mature. They take longer to mature than summer squash (3 months or more) and are best harvested once the cool weather of fall sets in. They can be stored for months in a cool basement-hence the name Winter squash.
One of the most popular winter squashes, An increasing number of animal studies now show that the starch-related...
Cousin to the butternut, it has the same inner flesh. Its flavor is sweet and nutty, but creamier in consistency like...
Sweet, with a nutty taste similar to that of a pumpkin. It has yellow skin and orange fleshy pulp. When ripe, it...