Butternut Squash, Winter Squash 'Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck'

Volunteered out of my compost pile. Have no idea where it came from. Vine grew, and is still growing to over 40 feet and I've got the spa...Read Morece so I've allowed it to go. Also put out several legs that are also producing squash. Compost pile not in direct sun so I think this contributed to powdery mildew. (Also had rain, rain, rain for about 2 weeks) If you've got the room, go for it.

Enormous fruits weigh 10-20 pounds. Very easy to prepare since the curved neck is completely filled tight with sweet dark orange flesh, g...Read Morereat for pies. Just cut into rings and bake. Seed are all contained neatly in the bottom bulb of the fruit. 100-110 days. Similar to the Neck Pumpkin.