Butternut squash

I’ve been peeking through the fence and non of my 7 neighbors garden! Well one of them does have fruit trees and an avocado but I should be fine. ;)

Mary
 
Just roasted a Honeynut and it was delicious! Very buttery and smooth. It seemed to cook faster too.

Seed, what did you mean by saying meat was drier?

I like that the seed cavity was also very small. But I only saw one tiny seed and it wasn’t worth saving.

Mary
 
If you roast a regular butternut, the squash has more water in it. So you get a “mushier” texture. According to write ups, honeynut has more beta carotene as well. Darker flesh makes that easy to believe.
 
I always sprinkle with olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast my butternut squash. Boy, this Honeynut is soooo good that I don't think I can ever eat the regular one again! I LOVE the sweetness! Everyone should grow it.

You've thanked me but it's you I should thank. I believe you mentioned it and I googled it. I couldn't believe I had a seed pack in my box. It was given to my daughter at an event. So we both got lucky.

Mary
 
seedcorn said:
Believe they were open pollinated. May buy fresh seed next year as I have regular butternut In same garden. Hate to have them cross pollinate. When I do, I can send you some seeds.
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I was hoping to save seeds but so far I haven't seen any but maybe 1 super tiny one that may have been the start of one. Seed, do yours have good healthy size seeds?

Mary
 
ninnymary said:
I was hoping to save seeds but so far I haven't seen any but maybe 1 super tiny one that may have been the start of one. Seed, do yours have good healthy size seeds?

Mary
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Yes.

My problem is I have butternut 20’ away. Not sure if they have cross pollinated. Haven’t decided if I’m going to keep seeds or buy new. Where I buy new, I will have enough for years, so either way, I can repay your kindness and send some your way.

What does everyone think? Will bees cross pollinate them?
 
Thank you seed but today I found some at our local nursery and bought a pack. I should be set for awhile. I probably still have some from the package I sent you but I loved it so much that I grabbed them! haha

Do you buy them in bulk? If not, I can get you a couple packs. They were $3.99. Not sure how many seeds are in them but they are 2.25gm.
They are from Renee's Garden. renesgarden.com

Mary
 
I buy seed in bulk & then share with several people so no worries. Glad you found some.

I like the fact that one makes a decent size side dish with no left overs.
 
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