What defines a squash as decorative?
Le 30 mar 2008 par zackarylyons ()
And can all squash be eaten, or is decorative not meant to be?
Some ‘decorative’ squash are not grown to be eaten & some are more ‘edible’ than others.
What defines a squash as decorative can be pretty subjective.
Here’s some ‘decorative’ squash & pumpkins that are used for culinary purposes that actually taste good:http://smallfarms.typepad.com/small_farms/2005/11/culinary_pumpki.html
The smallest decorative squash isn’t practical for cooking. Some decorative small pumpkins, like “Baby Boo” is harvested before it is ripe to keep it’s white color & doesn’t taste very good.
Some squash are best only for decorative or textural value, because its taste leaves something to be desired:
http://www.slashfood.com/2005/10/24/squash-tutorial-from-acorn-to-turban/
You would have to make sure you pick a ‘decorative’ squash or pumpkin variety that is recommended for eating & cooking, if you want something that tastes good. Otherwise,according to the Times: “Don’t buy a decorative pumpkin and think that it’s going to taste wonderful, because frankly it won’t: Decorative pumpkins taste like a green lawn.”
http://www.thetimesonline.com/articles/2006/10/30/features/home_and_garden/74807a47ecd21bd586257212005cd68f.txt
Good luck! Hope this helps.
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