July 1, 2020 GARDEN...Butternut Squash Curls and Spirals

Nothing tastes quite like:
Simple Roasted Butternut Squash....
Caramelized Butternut Squash....
Curried Butternut Squash soup.....
OK..... my mouth is watering already!
Would you believe that this particular butternut squash began in the winter of 2016😲.
What a history!
One squash was purchased and cooked.
The seeds were saved, dried, and planted in the spring.
The squash produced.
We ate.
And again we saved, dried, and planted the seeds  the following spring.
EASY!
The seeds sprout up easily in the ground.
And then they crawl.........
on the ground,
on the wire fence,
on the grass.
Nothing stops them.
It is fascinating to watch the entire process, especially the curls and spirals.

Mother Nature knows precisely why they grab so tightly!

The WEIGHT and SIZE of the flowers and fruits of the butternut squash are at least twice the size of other squash.
Here is the blog from July 25, 2016⇒⇒⇒Beware of the Crawling Butternut Squash.
A few buds are beginning to appear. 

For now, lots of curls and spirals are preparing for the weight of the squash!

The Butternut Squash has a sweet, nutty taste similar to that of a pumpkin.
Butternut squash cubes freeze like a champ!
It's a potent source of vitamin A, has a low glycemic index, and makes a smart addition to any healthy meal plan.
Look out July! We are gonna have this👇👇👇

Photo taken July 25, 2016

By the way.......... have you looked lately at the grocery store to price these jewels?

While the price may appear insignificant...........

😂😂😂........ you do the math! That's right! $12.00 for this Butternut squash!