WOW! Look at the size of this incredible squash. It weighs about 25 pounds.
It is an Italian heirloom variety known as the Long of Naples.
It was grown by Green Acres Farm of North Judson, Indiana.
The squash was purchased by the family that I work for at the Chicago City Green Market.
Now it is in my care and shall become the focus of my menus for the week (or month, this thing is HUGE!). I have been trying to learn more about this type of squash on the Net, but there isn't much info. If anyone has any info or lore about this varietal please share it with me. I am in awe of this beauty. I will share my squash recipes with all of you in the coming weeks!
2 comments:
That's a pretty impressive squash. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
I have EIGHT of these now, and am trying to figure how to cook/freeze them. Thanks for your help. The one I cooked in the oven was pale, almost beige inside and little odor. It pulled apart like spaghetti squash but looks NOTHING like that.I have thrown pumpkin, cantelope, crookneck and butternut squash seeds in that area. Birds??? or a goblin in the night. . .It has taken over a 20'x20' area and still blooming. . .
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