Butternut Squash

To remove some of the moisture, sprinkle the raw flesh with salt and place cavity side down on a couple of layers of paper towels.… Read More »How Do You Get Moisture Out Of Butternut Squash?

Butternut squash are ready to harvest from September and October onwards, when the skins lose their greenness and start to turn orange. Squash must always… Read More »What Month Do You Harvest Butternut Squash?

Answer: Butternut squash are mature (ready to harvest) when the skin is hard (can’t be punctured with the thumbnail) and uniformly tan in color. When… Read More »When Should I Pick My Butternut Squash?

On the whole, white stuff inside your butternut squash will be one of two things: A mix between sugars and milky starches creates a white… Read More »What Is The White Inside Butternut Squash?

As it turns out, some members of the Cucurbitaceae family — which includes pumpkins, squash, melons and cucumbers — can produce a group of chemicals… Read More »Does Butternut Squash Contain Cucurbitacin?

Either of these will create an excess of cucurbitacins to concentrate in the fruit. Extreme cold, heat, drought or too much irrigation, or even a… Read More »Why Does My Butternut Squash Taste Weird?

Place in oven and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring once, or until squash is golden brown and fork tender. Don’t overcook it or it will… Read More »Can You Overcook Butternut Squash?

What does butternut squash taste like? Butternut squash has the texture of a roasted sweet potato but is a bit softer. It tastes nutty, earthy,… Read More »What Is Butternut Squash Supposed To Taste Like?

If mold has appeared on the skin or flesh, it is bad. Pre-packaged butternut cubes are only fresh and good to eat for three or… Read More »Is It Safe To Eat Moldy Butternut Squash?

You can slice out the bad areas and still use them. If the rind contains any signs of mold, it should be discarded, and it… Read More »Can I Cut The Mould Off Of Butternut Squash?