Butternut Squash
Cucurbita morschata better know as butternut squash belongs to the Cucurbitaceae moschata family of field pumpkins; originating from Central America region (Brown,Klaire).The Native Americans believed the squash to be holy and buried it with their loved ones. They also believed the squashes seeds to increase fertility and were planted close to homes. Externally, the squash is better described as large-sized fruit featuring thick neck attached to a pear-shaped bottom and has smooth, ribbed skin. However, the fruit varies widely in its shape and size; with individual fruit may weigh up to 15 kg. Interiorly, its flesh is yellow to orange in color. Cross-section of lower bulb part feature central hollow cavity containing mesh-like mucilaginous fibers interspersed with large, flat, elliptical seeds similar to Pepita (pumpkin seeds). (Power your diet)
The butternut squash being a very versatile food usually boiled or baked in soups and breads can be used any recipes that call for pumpkin and mainly consumed during the fall season. The butternut squash is also known for its nutritional benefits containing high amounts of beta-carotene and also iron, calcium and potassium.
As seen on Amazon seeds around 25 cents per seed ranging on the more expensive side. The United States imports the most squash in the world. In 2011, the United States imported 271,614 metric tons of squash valued at $226 million. Mexico supplies 95 percent of the squash imports to the United States(Malinda Geisler May 2012). Although not narrowing down on butternut squash the states defiantly show an industry behind it. Butternut squash use the C 3 process of photosynthesis making it effect moist conditions (Dr. David Warmflash).
Butternut squash require warm, sandy soil enriched with organic matter and drained well. Squash are fairly easy to grown can be grown annually but cannot tolerate frost. They like hot temperatures and require a minimum of six hours of sun a day. The soil PH should be
The butternut squash being a very versatile food usually boiled or baked in soups and breads can be used any recipes that call for pumpkin and mainly consumed during the fall season. The butternut squash is also known for its nutritional benefits containing high amounts of beta-carotene and also iron, calcium and potassium.
As seen on Amazon seeds around 25 cents per seed ranging on the more expensive side. The United States imports the most squash in the world. In 2011, the United States imported 271,614 metric tons of squash valued at $226 million. Mexico supplies 95 percent of the squash imports to the United States(Malinda Geisler May 2012). Although not narrowing down on butternut squash the states defiantly show an industry behind it. Butternut squash use the C 3 process of photosynthesis making it effect moist conditions (Dr. David Warmflash).
Butternut squash require warm, sandy soil enriched with organic matter and drained well. Squash are fairly easy to grown can be grown annually but cannot tolerate frost. They like hot temperatures and require a minimum of six hours of sun a day. The soil PH should be