Thursday, September 26, 2013

Orange Hubbard Squash

Orange Hubbard Squash

Orange hubbard squash exterior flesh is bright orange.  The interior flesh is yellow/orange with a very hard rind.    It's finely texture is medium sweet to medium dry flesh.  Great for cooking.  This squash was popular squash.  Also see Blue Hubbard Squash.
This squash was popular around the turn of the century, and is was a staple for the fall and winter pantry. Very similar to a Blue Hubbard. It is finely textured and has a yellow-orange flesh that is medium sweet and medium dry with very hard rind.