Not much to report in the garden. We're just hunkerin' down for a long winter. Shelley did process our Red Kuri squash yesterday. That was a very pleasant surprise. We grew the squash on a whim, I'm always on hunt for new garden ideas.
The squash is from Japan and grows very well here in Zone 7. The vines produce a nice crop of reddish/orange fruit. Shell processed the Kuri as she would pumpkin, although the internet has tons of recipes for this delicious variety. The flavor was fantastic, easily my new favorite, with a slight nutty flavor. The coolest part is that the skin is edible as well as the flesh, packing this squash full of vitamin goodness.
I started seed saving this year and am excited to add Red Kuri to the pile of packets we have saved. In addition to the Kuri, I have Rattlesnake pole beans, Kentucky Wonder pole beans, Amish Pie pumpkin, New England Sugar Pie pumpkin, Amish Paste tomato, Petit Des Gris Rennes melon, and Tiffin Mennonite tomatoes saved.
Sorry forthe short post. Over the next few posts, I intend share the plan for this spring's garden.
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