Assorted winter squash

Description

Description
We have limited availability of assorted winter squash available for CSA members.

• Delicata: can be eaten at harvest, stored/eaten within 2; does not store long.  Delicata skins can be eaten. Very sweet; great for stuffing and baking.
• Acorn squash: Mature with an orange spot.  Peak eating is 6-8 weeks from harvest; they do not store well (up to 2.5 months).  Traditionally eaten by cutting in half and roasting with butter and brown sugar/maple syrup.  
• Kabocha (Sunshine): Asian squash SOLD OUT.  Can be eaten at harvest but can be stored 2-3 months, 4 the most.  Sweet flavor, edible skins.  Flesh has the texture of red roasted potato. 
• Kuri SOLD OUT: Is a type of Hubbard squash.  Will store for 4-5 months.  Mild flavor and utilitarian for all types of uses.
• Butternut: best after storing for 1-2 months; will store for 4-6 months.  Squash that’s great for all types of recipes from roasted on their own to soups, pies, curries. 
• Autumn Frost SOLD OUT: is a type of butternut.  Good roasted, in pies or breads.  Stores well.  
• Pie pumpkins

Store fruits at 50-60 degrees

Order details:

• Orders must be placed by midnight, Monday.
• Your order will be delivered to your normal CSA pickup location with your name on it.
• Available only to Rising Phoenix CSA members from Fall and Summer 2024.
• Pickup of orders will be with regular CSA orders at designated locations.