I’m not sure if this is the best thread to put this post, but I’ve basically been growing sprouted seeds and micro greens during winter as part of Winter Indoor Gardening ever since the OP of this thread. I was thinking it’s about that time of the year again … the Great Fall Migration and subsequent adjustment and adaptation to the new routines have settle down, and cool indoor temps have created the conditions more suited for worry-free sprouting. …and I came across THIS video. Definitely want to try this! I can cook and incubate in my new Instant Pot with Custom temperature setting for Yo ..read more

I’m thinking Black Soldierfly larvae that are ready to pupate. I see similar buggers during the summer outside in both compost and vermicompost. If so, they are OK for the compost and help break down organic matter that are harder for the microbes and worms … although they diminish the harvestable finished compost because they use what they eat to mature and fly away rather than leaving the nutrients behind. (I believe they can’t overwinter outdoors here and fly in when weather warms up in spring). There was a discussion although no pics here: Black Soldier Larvae - HelpfulGardener.com Statis ..read more

These look fabulous! I might have to try and grow some next year! Hard to tell when to pick Humm.. IDK I'm new to the winter squash game lol. Statistics: Posted by katejay09 — Thu Sep 21, 2023 5:26 am ..read more

Greek Sweet Red — it’s a C.moschata type … butternut like but much bigger. When I grew them before, they took so long fruit and mature. This time, I have 4 (5th one fell off the hammock secured to the trellis) in various dark green with yellowish blush to one side yellow orange. Statistics: Posted by applestar — Thu Sep 21, 2023 4:21 am ..read more

Sounds like you got yourself the right recipe looks delicious! Statistics: Posted by applestar — Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:16 am ..read more

I have never cooked or grown Blue Hubbard squash before so I am new to this. I decided to make a soup out of it since it was ripe. I have only ever made Butternut squash soup before. I have to say that it is quit taste, I have nothing other than Butternut to compare it too, but I think it is better than Butternut! I roasted it in the oven to make it easier to make a soup out of it. I cannot wait to taste my better ones that I have :0. Statistics: Posted by katejay09 — Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:51 am ..read more

Hmmm. The appearance is not “normal” to me in the sense that normally, after a month or more in storage, the flesh might be less watery and seeds would be less swollen. It also seems extra soft/watery, like it was well and ripe, ready to harvest, and then was exposed to excessive water, maybe sat in standing water for a couple of days. But if you are not detecting sour or fermented odor, its probably OK. Don’t process to keep for long term storage (freeze, can, etc.), but plan on using right away. …I’m thinking you might find the flavor to be diluted— what is the normal recipe for hubbard s ..read more

I did what you suggested and sliced off the top section of that bad side and then quartered it for processing. It smells good so maybe it's good to eat. I do think that the seeds look odd. They seem to be swollen, is this normal? Statistics: Posted by katejay09 — Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:02 pm ..read more

So sorry to hear about the illness in your family. That must have been hard. About your squash, that one with black/brown soaked spots look iffy and will have to be cut open right away. Normally, any mature winter squash always tastes better after curing for at least a month to fully convert starch into sugars. But that one will need to be cut open to see how far the spoiled spots extend, and see if bad parts can be cut away to salvage the good parts. With squash, how much can be salvaged will depend on if the spoilage has penetrated into the seed cavity. It’s good that you washed them, al ..read more

I was just able to harvest these today due to being out of town for two weeks taking care of a sick family member. I am afraid that I might have waited too late to harvest these Blue Hubbards. Do you all think they they are safe too eat? I included some pictures below. Statistics: Posted by katejay09 — Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:04 am ..read more