Guest guest Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 I don't know the answer. Maybe you can Google for banana squash seeds and see if the site selling the seeds says where they grow best. I wish you luck, you will really enjoiy this squash. If you can't find it the butternut squash is a very close substituite for it. Chico , Jenn <jpsunshinedaiseys5 wrote: > > Do you think they would grow way up north here in Oregon? They sound so interesting and I have never seen them in our grocery store. (we only have one) My thought was if I started them inside and then planted in June I may have a couple to try out. > > Hmm.. > Thanks, Jenn > > > --- On Mon, 10/13/08, chico_trucker <chico_trucker wrote: > > chico_trucker <chico_trucker > Squash Link > > Monday, October 13, 2008, 8:21 PM Thanks for the link Judy. I really appreciate it. My Grandpa used > to grow the banana squash in Mexico. I never see the whole squash in > the markets. They cut it up, wrap the pieces in saran and sell > them. Those squash are really large and heavy, if you have a whole > one you will be eating it for 2 weeks. > It tastes like butternut. > I bake it, I like butter and cinnamon on it. > Or you can steam it and remove the steamed pulp and eat. > > Chico > > , " wwjd " <jtwigg@> wrote: > > > > http://whatscooking america.net/ squash.htm > > Here is a nice look at all the varieties. From the photo of the > banana squash in the link above, they remind of the look on the > outside, of a spagetti squash. I love butternut squash, acorn and > buttercup squash especially well, so now I will be on the look out > for these banana squash and will buy a turban squash. It is such a > cool looking winter hard squash. > > Judy > > - > > thelilacflower@ ... > > Vegetarian Group > > Monday, October 13, 2008 8:52 PM > > Re: [vegetarian_ group] Re: Diane turban squash Re: Hard > Squash ? > > > > > > Those banana squash are always cut in pieces and sold. Looks like > a butternut squash inside. Tastes almost the same. > > Donna > > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > > > > > > " wwjd " <jtwigg@> > > > > Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:46:19 > > <> > > Re: [vegetarian_ group] Re: Diane turban squash Re: Hard > Squash ? > > > > > > I don't remember ever seeing banana squash before. > > I've not cooked with the Turban squash before. I'll have to oil > one up though to add to my decorations. > > Judy > > - > > thelilacflower@ ... > > Vegetarian Group > > Monday, October 13, 2008 8:32 PM > > [vegetarian_ group] Re: Diane turban squash Re: Hard > Squash ? > > > > > > You can eat them. They are not really sweet or flavorful like > butternut or banana squash. They are more thick skin and hollow > inside and rather dry. I use them for decoration, I rub some olive > oil in the skin and they shine. To use for a meal they are more > bother to open and cook than they are worth, almost need a chainsaw > to open and expensive to buy. > > That's my opinion of them lol > > Donna > > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > > > > > > " strayfeather1 " <otherbox2001@ ...> > > > > Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:13:12 > > <> > > [vegetarian_ group] Re: Hard Squash ? > > > > > > I've always been curious about those turban-shaped squash. Do > they > > taste good or are they just ornamental? > > > > Peace, > > Diane > > > > > > , " wwjd " <jtwigg@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > It is so nice to see all the varieties of Hard Winter Squash in > the > > stores > > > this week and on sale. I picked up a nice variety to make. They > > are the > > > super dense nutrious food. Even 2 varieties of spples were on > > sale this > > > week for $1/lb. Love it. > > > > > > Happy Friday Everyone! > > > Judy > > > > > > > > > When life becomes a bad dream, close your eyes and take a > little > > mind trip > > > to heaven--it's a wonderful place to visit. > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 Ok, Thank you. Jenn --- On Mon, 10/13/08, chico_trucker <chico_trucker wrote: chico_trucker <chico_trucker Re: Banana squash...Jenn Monday, October 13, 2008, 9:00 PM I don't know the answer. Maybe you can Google for banana squash seeds and see if the site selling the seeds says where they grow best. I wish you luck, you will really enjoiy this squash. If you can't find it the butternut squash is a very close substituite for it. Chico , Jenn <jpsunshinedaiseys5 wrote: > > Do you think they would grow way up north here in Oregon? They sound so interesting and I have never seen them in our grocery store. (we only have one) My thought was if I started them inside and then planted in June I may have a couple to try out. > > Hmm.. > Thanks, Jenn > > > --- On Mon, 10/13/08, chico_trucker <chico_trucker@ ...> wrote: > > chico_trucker <chico_trucker@ ...> > [vegetarian_ group] Squash Link > > Monday, October 13, 2008, 8:21 PM Thanks for the link Judy. I really appreciate it. My Grandpa used > to grow the banana squash in Mexico. I never see the whole squash in > the markets. They cut it up, wrap the pieces in saran and sell > them. Those squash are really large and heavy, if you have a whole > one you will be eating it for 2 weeks. > It tastes like butternut. > I bake it, I like butter and cinnamon on it. > Or you can steam it and remove the steamed pulp and eat. > > Chico > > , " wwjd " <jtwigg@> wrote: > > > > http://whatscooking america.net/ squash.htm > > Here is a nice look at all the varieties. From the photo of the > banana squash in the link above, they remind of the look on the > outside, of a spagetti squash. I love butternut squash, acorn and > buttercup squash especially well, so now I will be on the look out > for these banana squash and will buy a turban squash. It is such a > cool looking winter hard squash. > > Judy > > - > > thelilacflower@ ... > > Vegetarian Group > > Monday, October 13, 2008 8:52 PM > > Re: [vegetarian_ group] Re: Diane turban squash Re: Hard > Squash ? > > > > > > Those banana squash are always cut in pieces and sold. Looks like > a butternut squash inside. Tastes almost the same. > > Donna > > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > > > > > > " wwjd " <jtwigg@> > > > > Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:46:19 > > <vegetarian_ group> > > Re: [vegetarian_ group] Re: Diane turban squash Re: Hard > Squash ? > > > > > > I don't remember ever seeing banana squash before. > > I've not cooked with the Turban squash before. I'll have to oil > one up though to add to my decorations. > > Judy > > - > > thelilacflower@ ... > > Vegetarian Group > > Monday, October 13, 2008 8:32 PM > > [vegetarian_ group] Re: Diane turban squash Re: Hard > Squash ? > > > > > > You can eat them. They are not really sweet or flavorful like > butternut or banana squash. They are more thick skin and hollow > inside and rather dry. I use them for decoration, I rub some olive > oil in the skin and they shine. To use for a meal they are more > bother to open and cook than they are worth, almost need a chainsaw > to open and expensive to buy. > > That's my opinion of them lol > > Donna > > Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile > > > > > > " strayfeather1 " <otherbox2001@ ...> > > > > Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:13:12 > > <vegetarian_ group> > > [vegetarian_ group] Re: Hard Squash ? > > > > > > I've always been curious about those turban-shaped squash. Do > they > > taste good or are they just ornamental? > > > > Peace, > > Diane > > > > > > , " wwjd " <jtwigg@> wrote: > > > > > > > > > It is so nice to see all the varieties of Hard Winter Squash in > the > > stores > > > this week and on sale. I picked up a nice variety to make. They > > are the > > > super dense nutrious food. Even 2 varieties of spples were on > > sale this > > > week for $1/lb. Love it. > > > > > > Happy Friday Everyone! > > > Judy > > > > > > > > > When life becomes a bad dream, close your eyes and take a > little > > mind trip > > > to heaven--it's a wonderful place to visit. > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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