Some of the squash have reached nearly full size in growth already.
Most of them are still lemon colored (they'll be a deep, dark orange when mature) but I was surprised to see this one, on the right in the above picture, starting to turn color a little.
Now's the tricky part in growing squash up here. If we continue to have some warm weather for the month of August and if we don't get a killing frost until really late in September, we just might have a bunch of yummy squash to eat this fall and early winter.
8 comments:
WOW! Those look awesome! But...I guess that means we won't be having squash this fall. If that's what they have to look like to "maybe" have squash, mine are way behind. :( How did you do it? You're amazing!
Nice that you have a variety pinned down that looks so good this time of year, hopefully you can get some into the freezer as well!
Patty - Our unusual HOT weather has had more to do with squash production than I have. And we're still not assured of having edible squash yet! It all depends on what we get in squash growing weather from here on out!
If we get matured ones this year, I'm giving you a couple of 'em!
Erin - This particular squash is supposed to make excellent pumpkin pies (which we LOVE) so if we are lucky enough to get a bunch, I'll cook them up for use that way.
Those are beautiful squash, Mama Pea! I am going to add that to my seed wish list for next year. I like to try new squashes - always looking for THE one.
Everything looks great. I've taken a break from blogging, just too much going on with family life and the garden. I sure have enjoyed catching up with your garden progress. Your garden is a true inspiration.
Susan - Red Kuri are my all-time favorite. The flesh is deep orange, very moist and, I think, has a great flavor! With lots of butter and salt and pepper . . . mmmmmm!
Lorie - Thank you so much for the kind words. This time of year really is crazy, isn't it? Just too, too much to accomplish in a day's time.
I've never heard of these before. If it can be used in pies, I take it it's a winter squash. I still have my fingers crossed to get pumpkins. Too few of my seeds sprouted for a good harvest.
Leigh - Yes, Red Kuri is a winter squash. They have a thick orange flesh and are usually quite heavy for their size. This past winter I bought one at our local organic co-op and almost fainted when it rang up at the check-out at $8 and some cents! If I can get all that I have out in the garden to mature, I have a fortune's worth of squash!
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