The gorgeous Spring weather the last few days has me more psyched than ever regarding this year’s garden. We have a few CSA shares left so it’s not too late to get in. IMO, while it’s ok to wait and buy things from our Farmer’s Market Booth, it’s a whole lot LESS risky to know you’ll have produce by signing up for a CSA share.
With that in mind, I’ve decided to spend the next few updates, tempting you, my dear readers, with some of the varieties we’ll be growing this year. CSA members will always get the first baskets. If there are any leftovers, they will go to the Farmers Markets.
Today, I want to talk about the Squash varieties we’ll be growing. I am very excited about them.
First, there is the summer squash. This is Georgia, so obviously, we’ll be growing the requisite Yellow squash (straight AND crooked neck) and Dark Green Zucchini. We want to make sure you have plenty because we know how Southerners love fried squash and zucchini. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Don’t forget, though, that there are many other ways to cook up summer squash. If you need some ideas, just use the comment section to ask, and we’ll share some of our favorites (CSA members will receive recipes each week with their baskets as our way of saying Thank You for your support).
We’ll also be growing lots of white Scallop Squash. Some people call them, Patty Pan. They are delicious.
Zephyr Squash
We’re going to be adding Zephyr Squash to the rotation for the first time this year. They are beautiful two toned vegetables that have an almost addictive nutty quality to them.
We’re growing an interesting variety of Zucchini called, Partenon. In fact, we already have a couple plants growing in the greenhouse. Partenon is a rare, self pollinating variety that can be grown in a greenhouse. Like I said, we have some growing in the greenhouse now, but will plant some outside as well. I’m really looking forward to trying it.
Let’s not forget about Spaghetti Squash. We intend to plant quite a few of these because they are one of our favorites and are also a favorite of Brittan’s mother. Don’t worry, we’ll have enough for you, too.
I am a big fan of Winter Squashes. Autumn is my favorite season and that’s when most of these yummy varieties are ready.
Growing up in Kentucky (yes, I’m bragging), pumpkin pie was on the menu every Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year. It is still one of my favorite pies. So we’ll be growing Sugar Pie Pumpkins. Oh yes, we will. I’m willing to concede the Jack O’ Lantern market to the super markets and roadside stands and focus on pie. Yum.
Waltham Butternut is another seasonal favorite. I can’t even imagine a fall and winter without Butternut Squash. Brittan makes pudding out of it and I could eat it every day. As I type this update, it’s just after midnight and I could really go for some Butternut Squash pudding right now.
A couple years ago, we learned to love baked Acorn Squash. this year we will grow two varieties, Table King Bush and Table Queen, which is a traditional vining
variety.
Table King Acorn Squash
Summer and Squash are practically synonyms. What’s your favorite variety? I’d love to hear about it.
Coming Attractions: Next update: Tomatoes Galore!
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