Day 56
This entry is about Katxena's Lemon Squash that
was previously in the Tiny Farm garden.
They weren't kidding!
The seed packet said that this squash is the “shape, size and color” of a lemon. I guess they weren’t kidding! I have 3-4 squash this size that I’m going to harvest tonight and cook up with dinner!
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Katxena's Lemon Squash progress journal
This entry is about Katxena's Lemon Squash that
was previously in the Tiny Farm garden.
Germantown, Maryland, United States
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Listen in on the Grapevine
Annet wrote:
That’s so cool! I wonder what they taste like ;)
Posted on 16 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Katxena wrote:
I’ll let you know after dinner tonight! I’m anticipating a regular summer squash taste, like zucchini—the site I bought the seeds from made a point of saying that they don’t taste like lemons. :)
Posted on 16 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Flight wrote:
LIKE LEMONS! BUT DIFFERENT!
Posted on 16 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Annet wrote:
:)
Posted on 16 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Nath wrote:
Wow that is amazing… True convergent evolution at play here (probably with the odd hand from a biologist too :)
Posted on 16 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Redloon wrote:
Definitely a strong resemblance! :)
Posted on 16 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Cmagnus wrote:
Just don’t eat the wrong one. ;)
Posted on 17 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Katxena wrote:
Good news! I managed to not eat the wrong one!
I picked two of these beauties tonight, cut them in half, rubbed on some olive oil, and grilled them. Sadly, one of the halves skittered away from my tongs, hit the fence and landed face down in a pile of dirt. I briefly considered washing it off and grilling it anyway (and perhaps serving it to my unknowing husband), but then popped it in the compost bin instead.
It was fantastic—juicy, a tiny bit sweet and bursting with squashy goodness. I am officially in love with lemon squash.
Posted on 17 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Cmagnus wrote:
You have amazing self control. I would’ve served it to my husband.
Posted on 17 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Judith505 wrote:
hahaha, I would have served it to my husband also. That Lemon Squash is amazing, is that something you are growing in a container?
Posted on 17 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Katxena wrote:
I just couldn’t bring myself to do it.
I’m growing it in one of my raised beds. I’ve given it 9 square feet, and it really needs the room. Just a small part of the plant is in the dirt though—I think it would do well in a large pot, if it had space around the pot to bush out.
Posted on 17 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Gaidig wrote:
They look and sound good.
I would have washed it off and sliced the face down a little if necessary. :)
Posted on 17 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Ves wrote:
That’s a beautiful little squash! I hope you get a lot more like it from your space-hogging plant.
Posted on 17 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Katxena wrote:
There are tons more squash waiting for me. I can see 6-8 from where I’m sitting! I’m very excited about them all.
Posted on 17 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Katxena wrote:
Ooooooo! Gaidig, I wish I had thought of that. That’s totally what I should have done.
Posted on 18 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Zengirl wrote:
I think you have just started the Squash fan club!I think I will have to grow some of those next yr.I know my children would love them!
Posted on 18 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Kelly wrote:
Ah, cool! I think I might definitely have to grow this guy, I love the way they look, and I bet they taste delicious.
Posted on 19 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Katxena wrote:
I picked 3 more of these this morning—I’m going to shred one and freeze it for later use in zuchinni bread! The other two will be featured on tonight’s dinner plate. :)
Posted on 20 Jul 08 (about 1 months ago)
Wenjomatic wrote:
I’m adding this to my wishlist… it looks too good to be true!
Posted on 08 Aug 08 (about 20 days ago)