Winter Luxury Pumpkin History

(Cucurbita pepo) Winter Luxury Pumpkin was Introduced in 1893 by Johnson & Stokes Seed Company. Vigorous vines bear round 7-8 pound fruits. Still regarded as one of the very best pie pumpkins. Sweet, pale orange flesh makes a velvety smooth pie. Not the best keeper, but will last long enough to impress your friends and family at Thanksgiving.

Growing Winter Luxury Squash

Squash can be sown directly into the garden or started indoors. Sow seeds only after any danger of frost has ended and the soil has warmed. Usually, only 4 to 5 seeds per hill is plenty, thinning down to 2 or 3 plants per hill once the seedlings have developed their true leaves. Hills and rows of summer squash should be approximately 3 to 4 feet apart, while winter squash should be spaced approximately 4 to 5 feet apart with 5 to 7 feet between rows and with the hills spaced about 3 feet apart.

Preserving And Storing Squash Winter Luxury

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.

Winter Luxury Pie Squash Recipes

The perfect pumpkin pie. Rich, simple, delicious, that’s how I would characterize the nearly two-hundred year old recipe of Lydia Maria Child.

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. The 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

 Turk`s Turban is A beautiful winter squash that is known to have been around since the early 1800’s. Taste is similar to Waltham butternut and is excellent for long-term storage after using for Fall decorating. A big seller for market growers. 100 days.

 The Iran Squash is A rare Iranian squash collected in 1940. Excellent long-term food storage. Up to 50 pound fruit, semi-sweet flavor (add lots of butter). Drought tolerant. Very unique in color. A superb and unique pumpkin for market sale! 115 days.