What are Squashes?
They are a member of the Cucurbit family, that includes courgette, melon, pumpkin and cucumber.
How Healthy are Squashes?
They are a nutritional heavy weight, packing in a rich range of carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals.
Where and When are they grown?
We enjoy a year round supply from South America, South Africa, Greece, France and Egypt.
In the UK a huge variety of Squashes are grown on the South Coast.
How is it Grown and harvested?
Squash and pumpkins are grown from seed each year.
The growing cycle is around 16 weeks, with squashes harvested by hand.
Enjoying Squashes
A colourful and nutritious vegetable, it tastes superb as a side dish or the main part of the meal.
Steaming is the best way to preserve the vitamins, although arguably the best taste comes when roasting or baking.
Chunks of squash can be baked or added to stews.
The butternut has a softer skin, making it easier to cut up.
For easy removal of skin, try part cooking before peeling and cutting.
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