I got serveral nice winter squash, Uchiki Kuri , and now im a little confused about what to do with them.
Luckily the internet can provide me with answers. Heres some advice how to handle them, and also some recepies:
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''Most winter squash however have rather thick, inedible skins. These will need to be peeled if you use them in chunks. Or, bake or microwave then, then scoop out the flesh for use in soups or pies. The popular and distinctive butternut squash for instance has a pretty tough skin, so it's best to just use the flesh. Cut in half, remove the seeds (a spoon is best for this task), and place cut-side down in a baking pan with about 1/2 inch (1 cm or so) of water in it. Bake for about 45 minutes in a 350°F / 180°C, until a knife poked into it goes through without any resistance. To microwave, wrap each half in plastic wrap and nuke for about 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Scrape out the cooked flesh and mash up further for use.''
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Thanks for sharing... a nice looking squash indeed! ~bangchik
Hi there! Yes they have a wonderful color, now im just getting used to have them as an ingredient in my cooking.
But I'll make some ovenbaked winter squash with fetta cheese sprinkled on top. Yum!
Winter squash can be yummy to cook. They remind me of cool weather.
Do you have any recepies to share? I made soup the other day but it didnt turn out great. . .
Hi Kontrazt, thanks for visiting my blog recently. I wanted to reply to your tomato question here, since sometimes it's hard to remember to go back and check old comments.
Anyway, I start new plants each year. I've never overwintered them, though I have heard it's possible if they can be kept warm enough. The problem is that by the end of summer they are VERY tall and have brown lower leaves. My best advice for you would be to start seeds indoors each year in spring about 4-6 weeks before than last frost date in you area. Then plant them outdoors about 2 weeks after the last frost date. Give them as much light as possible while growing. If you have a greenhouse, you can start them even earlier and grow them bigger before planting them out. But if you must grow them inside, they will probably get too leggy and weak if you start them too soon. Best of luck to you!
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