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plumberroy

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correct name for this is a pink banana squash . We called them cushaws where I grew up. I never knew this one was there . I have several more 1/2 to 2/3rds this size cheap bathroom scale says 37-38 pounds. make the best "pumpkin pies" you ever ate. just for reference I'm 5'11" and #310
Roy
 
hardened off correctly and stored in a cool dry place these will keep 4 to 6 months then you can eat the seeds too
roy
 
Ya'll got a state fair you can enter that in?
 
Wait...wait...never knew it was there? Get those glasses checked, that thing is a freakin' monster.
 
JCavSD said:
Wait...wait...never knew it was there? Get those glasses checked, that thing is a freakin' monster.
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There has been a 20x35 foot sea of vines out on the lower end of the garden 2 foot deep and it was in the middle . Winter squash is a great plant to grow for hard times/ survival. Once the plants start vining out the need very little care when the vines die down you pick them set them in the sun for a week to harden off and store in a cool dry place. they will last 4-8 months you can eat the seeds too! When I lived in town I would dig up a 2x2 square behind the garage and train the vines along the side of the garage. Below is nutritional imfo from


http://urbanext.illinois.edu/veggies/basics.html

This is a great site by the way :thumbup:

Winter squash is a tasty source of complex carbohydrate (natural sugar and starch) and fiber. Fiber, which was once called roughage, absorbs water and becomes bulky in the stomach. It works throughout the intestinal track, cleaning and moving waste quickly out of the body. Research suggests that this soluble fiber plays an important role in reducing the incidence of colon cancer.

Winter squash is also a source of potassium, niacin, iron and beta carotene. The orange-fleshed squash is also an excellent source of beta carotene. As a general rule, the deeper the orange color, the higher the beta carotene content. Beta carotene is converted to Vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A being essential for healthy skin, vision, bone development and maintenance as well as many other functions.

The nutrient content of winter squash varies, depending on the variety. The following information is a summary of all varieties, cooked, baked and cubed.

Nutrition Facts (1 cup cooked, cubes)

Calories 79.95
Protein 1.82 grams
Carbohydrate 17.94 grams
Dietary Fiber 5.74 grams
Calcium 28.7 mg
Iron 0.67 mg
Potassium 895.85 mg
Folate 57.40 mcg
Vitamin A 7,291.85
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I know they make horrible pie... But if you would like to prove me wrong you can always send me your best pie to taste test.. I would give you my honest opinion or course *L*....
It sure seems to be very good for you to eat.
Sasha
 
WOW! Now that's a squash, I could only grill one slice of that at a time on my griddle...but one slice could be food for two lol.
 
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