Boston Marrow Squash History

Boston Marrow Squash (Cucurbita maxima) Extremely rare. The origins of the variety are a bit unclear; Others believe it was originally of Chilean origin. The first written history was when it was introduced to gardeners in 1831 by Mr. J. M. Ives. Excellent eating qualities, thick fleshed and free of fiber. A real custard-like, buttery flavor. Typical fruits weigh 10-20 pounds. Widely adapted. Good keeper. Vining,90-100 days.

Growing Boston Marrow Pie

pumpkins grow best once the air temperature averages 65ºF (18ºC). Plant squash in humus-rich, well-drained soil; work in organic compost the autumn before planting or spread compost in the growing bed during the growing season. Bush-types varieties can be grown in containers. Squash require full sun, warm weather, and good air circulation to mature. Squash grows best in growing zones 3-10. If your growing season is short, choose a bush variety squash which will mature more quickly.

Squash requires regular and even watering. Keep the soil just moist. Avoid overhead watering. Squash are heavy feeders; apply lots of compost to the soil and they should do well. You can feed squash with compost tea every couple of weeks during the growing season. Aphids, cucumber beetles, squash bugs, squash vine borers, and other insects can all attack squash. Use rows covers to protect young plants from cucumber beetles and squash borers; remove covers when the plants bloom. Clean up refuse at the end of the season, and turn the soil in spring to bury insect pupae.

Preserving And Storing Boston Marrow Pumpkin

Freezing Summer Squash: Choose young squash with tender skins. Wash and cut in ½-inch slices. Blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes; cool in ice water for at least 3 minutes. Drain and package into freezer bags or freezer containers, leaving ½-inch headspace.

Boston Marrow Squash Recipes

Unlike the canned pumpkin puree, which has additional preservatives and ingredients that help it stay in good shape over a long time. Usually, homemade pumpkin puree from scratch has a bright yellow color and very pumpkiny in flavor.

Squash Nutrition

Squash is low in calories but high in many nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium. It is an excellent source of provitamin A carotenoids, vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and manganese. he high antioxidant content of butternut squash may reduce your risk of certain conditions, including heart disease, lung cancer, and mental decline. Squash is low in calories and packed with fiber — making it a great choice for any healthy weight loss plan.

Other Squash Varieties Worth Checking Out

 Early Summer Crookneck Squash is one of the oldest documented varieties of squash, said to have been given to colonial gardeners in the early 1700’s from the native Lenape people of the Delaware valley. Very popular with home and market gardeners alike.

 Round Zucchini is a top quality open-pollinated strain of round zucchini.