White squash is one of the most common summer squash. This group of squash includes varieties such as Carnival, Honey bear, Pattypan, and Lungo Bianco di Sicilia. These varieties are all delicious and provide the perfect amount of nutrition for your body.
Pattypan squash
If you’re looking for a summer vegetable that isn’t as heavy on calories as zucchini, you may want to try Patty Pan Squash. This small, compact variety is perfect for limited space and is delicious served hot or at room temperature.
You can buy pattypan squash at farmers markets in the summer, or you can plant seeds in your own garden. The plant is easily grown in well-drained soil. Pattypan squash is also a good source of potassium, a mineral that has been shown to reduce blood pressure and heart rate.
It’s easy to grow and maintain and you’ll enjoy its delicious flavor. Patty pan squash isn’t as moist as zucchini and has a mild, sweet flavor. A great summer side dish, it can be served grilled or roasted.
Lungo Bianco di Sicilia squash
A summer squash, the Lungo Bianco di Sicilia is a good producer, producing a large crop of light green, oval fruits. It has a slightly bulbous growth toward the end of the opposite stem.
The word zucchini was first used to refer to the uniformly cylindrical squash originating from Milan. Although the term was not popular in the United States in the 19th century, it was a big deal in Italian cookbooks.
The Lungo Bianco di Sicilia (pronounced loo-NOH-she di-SEE-ka) is not a common summer squash in most parts of the world. However, its slender, white fruit has a very good taste.
There are many varieties of this type of summer squash. Some of the more popular are the Cushaw white and the Lebanese. Others are ‘Alberello sel’ and ‘Rugosa Friulana’.
Zephyr squash
If you are searching for a new variety of summer squash, you may want to check out the Zephyr. This crookneck-like vegetable is a hybrid between the acorn and delicata squash.
As a warm season vegetable, this squash is very easy to grow. It thrives in rich, well-draining soil with full sun exposure. The plant grows about 18 to 24 inches tall.
The fruit is a cinch to peel, with a smooth skin and less watery than its cousin the zucchini. A good tip is to use a vegetable peeler to make quick work of the process.
Its two-toned color scheme makes this squash stand out in a crowded field of green alternatives. Some versions have a yellow stem end, while others are green on top and bottom with yellow in the middle.
Carnival squash
Carnival squash is a cross between an acorn squash and a sweet dumpling squash. Its light orange flesh is nutty and sweet. This delicious squash can be eaten in many different ways. If you are looking for a great winter vegetable to serve on your holiday table, then carnival squash may be the perfect choice.
Like butternut and acorn squash, carnival squash is a good source of vitamin A, C and potassium. While carnival squash is not as sweet as other varieties of winter squash, it still has a delicate flavor.
The texture of carnival squash is smooth and tender. The skin is also edible. However, the ridges on the inside of the flesh make it difficult to peel.
To prepare a carnival squash, you should first remove the seeds. To do this, you need to rinse the seeds. Once you have rinced the seeds, you need to toss them with salt and olive oil.
Honey bear
There are several varieties of acorn squash to choose from. Honey Bear is one of them. Aside from its impressive name, this squash is actually quite useful for the kitchen. Not only is it tasty and juicy, it’s also easy to grow, has a low water requirement, and is relatively hardy. This makes it the perfect candidate for the home gardener.
If you’re a novice gardener, it can be intimidating to think of growing your own vegetables. Luckily, you can find many great varieties of acorn squash that are both easy to grow and tasty. You’ll want to plant Honey Bear in your garden in the late spring or early summer. They’ll be ready to pick in a couple of months. Unlike the traditional acorn varieties, this one doesn’t require a lot of space.