tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post8171306123635662385..comments2024-03-29T09:20:33.277+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Delicata.Cro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-37192060711718585752015-08-05T04:44:47.174+01:002015-08-05T04:44:47.174+01:00Welcome Frances. A friend of mine who lived for se...Welcome Frances. A friend of mine who lived for several years in New York said it had some of the very best 'Farmers Markets' around, so I don't suppose you're deprived of wonderful vegs.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-77714450978983309312015-08-05T04:42:42.357+01:002015-08-05T04:42:42.357+01:00I'm also growing Butternuts; I usually end up ...I'm also growing Butternuts; I usually end up with a whole wheelbarrow full, which sees us through the winter.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-52134951144979161082015-08-05T00:40:50.559+01:002015-08-05T00:40:50.559+01:00I've been greatly enjoying your comments over ...I've been greatly enjoying your comments over at the Weaver of Grass's site, and finally decided to leave you a comment here.<br /><br />Also plan to sign up with a click to keep in touch with your very interesting posts.<br /><br />Best wishes from New York, where garden space is not easy to find. I last grew some squash in Brooklyn back in the mid 1970s.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45466246001038478492015-08-05T00:19:51.916+01:002015-08-05T00:19:51.916+01:00I've got butternut squash this year. Finally o...I've got butternut squash this year. Finally one of the flowers looks as though it's becoming a fruit. Now, i'm crossing digits hoping that I can eat it myself rather then the night eaters who sampled everything about two weeks ago.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-44744900502774555072015-08-04T17:24:37.342+01:002015-08-04T17:24:37.342+01:00Tell him to forget growing Bucolicata, and try som...Tell him to forget growing Bucolicata, and try some Delicata; he might be convinced. Wash everything he provides well. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-22785210546061940512015-08-04T14:50:24.786+01:002015-08-04T14:50:24.786+01:00That's an amazing number of comments about a s...That's an amazing number of comments about a soggy vegetable Cro. P grew squash on a heap of pig muck and even I liked them. I don't think they were delicata, more like robustacata. His vegetables grow well straight into mushroom compost and pig muck but what he grows is random. I haven't received anything yet, Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64343494757786253182015-08-04T14:21:50.593+01:002015-08-04T14:21:50.593+01:00I should imagine that the possibilities are endles...I should imagine that the possibilities are endless; I like the sound of the Delicata Chips.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-74651347460419752662015-08-04T14:21:04.897+01:002015-08-04T14:21:04.897+01:00Why not try it as I did, with a roast Chicken. Lov...Why not try it as I did, with a roast Chicken. Lovely.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-76557715864714213342015-08-04T14:14:19.712+01:002015-08-04T14:14:19.712+01:00My favorite recipe is a Delicata tarte with cumin,...My favorite recipe is a Delicata tarte with cumin, coriander, red pepper and sea salt and my little son loves very thin Delicata chips. mia morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14796539025927868669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-29074195148370565452015-08-04T13:48:37.917+01:002015-08-04T13:48:37.917+01:00I have seen this squash in stores and farmer's...I have seen this squash in stores and farmer's markets, but never tasted it. I will try it on your recommendation. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-3443578567152887122015-08-04T12:40:46.073+01:002015-08-04T12:40:46.073+01:00I haven't grown 'runners' for years, w...I haven't grown 'runners' for years, we grow the dwarf French beans, which are going crazy at the moment; in fact I must go and pick some NOW.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-90135238496186878932015-08-04T12:39:12.958+01:002015-08-04T12:39:12.958+01:00I made a mistake with my courgette seeds this year...I made a mistake with my courgette seeds this year. On the pack it said 'non running', but in fact they're all over the place. The result is that they're hopeless, and I now have dozens of huge marrows all hiding in amongst their enormous leaves.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-31140513678571965902015-08-04T12:31:30.084+01:002015-08-04T12:31:30.084+01:00I do like squash but tend to overdose on runner be...I do like squash but tend to overdose on runner beans at this time of year 'cos I LOVE 'em !!. You can get Delicata seeds here but I don't think that you can buy the fruits in the Supermarket. We can get Kabocha and Harlequin squashes which are a bit different to butternut. XXXXJacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-43426778536932817932015-08-04T12:03:26.741+01:002015-08-04T12:03:26.741+01:00It was a while ago, can't really remember . It...It was a while ago, can't really remember . It was hard to peel, I do remember that!!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-25402686597070912832015-08-04T11:14:48.270+01:002015-08-04T11:14:48.270+01:00We haven't got any squashes but we have got a ...We haven't got any squashes but we have got a courgette food mountain.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-48955852259971472932015-08-04T09:54:57.088+01:002015-08-04T09:54:57.088+01:00Well, I do hope you'll be as pleased with them...Well, I do hope you'll be as pleased with them as I am; and don't forget to keep the seeds!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64148377708391971782015-08-04T09:47:16.561+01:002015-08-04T09:47:16.561+01:00Now I have bought some seeds too, Susan. We can co...Now I have bought some seeds too, Susan. We can compare notes! Cro, you have started something! Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45156657700869423792015-08-04T09:46:40.400+01:002015-08-04T09:46:40.400+01:00You won't be disappointed.You won't be disappointed.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-75856346434360708042015-08-04T09:46:19.770+01:002015-08-04T09:46:19.770+01:00I know the one you mean; a little like a large sol...I know the one you mean; a little like a large solid yellow flower. I've not grown them, but I've heard they're very good. I've grown the white flatter patty pans.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-69106115928323603572015-08-04T09:37:16.557+01:002015-08-04T09:37:16.557+01:00We do have Delicata here, something I may consider...We do have Delicata here, something I may consider for next year since I'm a huge butternut fan, so if this is better than butternut, it's for me!<br />This year I'm experimenting with a summer squash (kinda) patty pan type called Gelber Englischer custard squash.The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-71051882423950251962015-08-04T09:36:08.595+01:002015-08-04T09:36:08.595+01:00On it!On it!Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974206679853189199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-16883852812824503192015-08-04T09:20:33.979+01:002015-08-04T09:20:33.979+01:00I googled Delicata and found just one entry and ha...I googled Delicata and found just one entry and have just purchased 6 seeds via Trade Me. The sale ends tomorrow.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-4583258574008820892015-08-04T09:19:40.584+01:002015-08-04T09:19:40.584+01:00Judith I googled Delicata and found some on Trade ...Judith I googled Delicata and found some on Trade Me - I have emailed you as well.Susan Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400003572211042194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-30027818058117425682015-08-04T08:58:59.514+01:002015-08-04T08:58:59.514+01:00Only OK?Only OK?Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-77627853791264763172015-08-04T08:58:45.753+01:002015-08-04T08:58:45.753+01:00Butternut soup is delicious; these I would keep fo...Butternut soup is delicious; these I would keep for roasting or frying. They'd probably make a wonderful curry too.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.com