6/18/2023 0 Comments Gord pumpkin![]() But worry not: most winter squash can be eaten with their peels intact! Different from summer squash, winter varieties have tougher outer skins. Winter squash are loaded with nutrients! Especially beta carotene and Vitamin C, Magnesium, Potassium, and heart supporting fiber. ![]() They are heartier and have longer growing seasons than their cousins, the Summer squash (zucchini). This may sound confusing, but it means that they depend on the summer months to grow. Winter squash and gourds are summer vegetables. Or keep the gourds whole and display them together with mums, hay bales, and cornstalks. If drying and sealing gourds is not your favorite thing to do, stop by our greenhouses for our colorful creations. Gourd decorating is a serious craft for ornament making, bird houses, and planters for succulents. The soft flesh of pumpkin and squash is both nutritious and delicious and the outer shell can be dried to make bowls and even utensils. This family of vegetables served many purposes for the natives then as it does now. The word “squash” comes from the Native American Narragansett tribe of Rhode Island “askutasquash” means “eaten raw or uncooked”. The first squash is said to have been planted in Mexico about 10,000 years ago! Native Americans harvested them too. If you are wondering what’s the best way to use these festive members of the Cucurbitaceae family, look no further! The main difference between squash (includes pumpkins) and gourds is that squash is grown and harvested to eat while gourds are grown and cultivated for decoration purposes. So, if you’re into harvest decor, autumnal cooking, or a bit of both, you will love visiting our farm in fall. At every turn and corner, giant crates of orange, amber and rust showcase winter squashes and gourds in almost every size, shape and variety. Mums, celosia and flowering kale dot the gorgeous 32-acre landscape in festive hues of maroon, purple, gold, and green so a visit from September through November is always a memorable experience!ĭuring the Fall we are known for our pumpkins, gourds, and a host of other squash. It’s when people from near and far visit the farm for hayrides, pumpkin picking, and to stock up on holiday goodies from the Farm Market and Greenhouse. The World of Pumpkins, Squash, and Gourdsįall at Abma’s is a magical time of year. ![]()
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