Silver Bell Squash
A selection from Blue Banana bred and introduced by Ferry-Morse Seed Co. in 1956. Small bell-shaped squash average four pounds. Silvery gray-blue shell turns pink in storage. Delicious deep orange, dry, sweet flesh. Good keeper.
- 100-105 days
- Conventional
- Winter squash
- Bell-shaped fruits grow to 4 pounds
- Gray-blue shell turns pink in storage
- Dry, sweet orange flesh
- Good keeper
This variety works for:
- Baking
- Roasting
- Soups
- Pie
- Storage
To prepare your squash, rinse the exterior and then cut in half and remove the seeds before baking, roasting, etc.
Winter squash can be pureed and sweetened as an addition to breads, muffins, cakes and pies. Diced and roasted squash can be tossed in warm salads of grains and nuts or with sautéed kale.
Summer squash are best eaten when they are small and the seeds are immature. Sliced thinly, summer squash are used in gratins and savory pies or sautéed or breaded and fried.