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Description/Taste
Butternut squash is medium to large in size and has a bell-like shape with a long neck attached to a bulbous end. The smooth skin is very thin, light tan, firm, and is connected to a light brown, rough stem. The long neck of the Butternut squash contains a solid orange, dense, and moist flesh and in the bulbous end, there is a small hollow seed cavity with stringy pulp and a few flat, cream-colored seeds. When cooked, the flesh of the Butternut squash becomes tender and offers a mild squash flavor with sweet and nutty nuances.
Seasons/Availability
Butternut squash is available year-round, with peak season in the fall through winter.
Current Facts
Butternut squash, botanically classified as Cucurbita moschata, is a winter squash that grows on a trailing vine and is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with gourds and pumpkins. A relatively new variety, the Butternut squash we know today is the result of years of crookneck squash breeding to produce a variety with a more compact size, straight-necked trait, and stackable capabilities. Butternut squash is one of the most popular modern varieties on the market today and is valued for its thin, edible skin, dense flesh, and small seed cavity that produces little waste in cooking. It is also classified as a fruit but is commonly prepared as a vegetable and can be used in a wide variety of culinary applications.
Nutritional Value
Butternut squash provides vitamins A, C, and E, manganese, potassium, iron, soluble fiber, and magnesium. Deep orange colored squashes such as the Butternut are also rich in beta-carotene.
Applications
Butternut squash is best suited for cooked applications such as roasting, toasting, steaming, sautéing, baking, braising, and grilling. It can be sliced into rounds, wedges, or cubes and added to curries, chili, soups, stews, risotto, a filling for tacos, enchiladas, empanadas, and ravioli. It can also be diced and used in lieu of potatoes in a hash or served atop pizza and flatbread. Butternut squash can be used in baked goods such as pies, bread, and muffins. The seeds of the squash are also popularly roasted, salted, and consumed as a snack food similar to pumpkin seeds. Butternut squash pairs well with sage, thyme, bay leaf, apple, cinnamon, pear, shallots, pecans, butter, cream, feta cheese, ground beef, sausage, and bacon. It will keep 1-2 months when stored in a cool, dark, and dry place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Initially, straight neck winter squashes were not a preferred variety, and the lengthy, curvy winter crooknecks were the squash of choice. As the commercial shipping and distribution of squash in bulk increased in demand, the need for winter squash that was stackable and compact grew and inspired the development of modern Butternut varieties. This squash is also known for its thin skin, small seed cavity, and dense flesh which gives it the largest amount of flesh per dollar. The name of the original Butternut squash is believed to have come from the squash creator, Charles A. Leggett, who described the Butternut’s flavor as, “smooth as butter and sweet as a nut.” Today the farmland in Massachusetts where the original Butternut squash was developed is now a golf course aptly named, Butternut Farm Golf Club.
Geography/History
Early Butternut squashes were believed to have originated in the United States in the 1930’s as a natural outcrossing or mutation of the Canadian crookneck squash. These early Butternuts were problematic as the plants were not dependable in providing consistent production of straight necked squashes. As demand for compact, straight-necked squash increased and bulky crooknecks fell out of fashion, plant breeders worked hard to breed out these inconsistencies. One of the earliest known dependable Butternut varieties was believed to have been created by amateur breeder Charles A. Leggett around 1940, and after much experimentation in the garden, Leggett brought his squash to the Waltham Agricultural Experiment field station where the Waltham family helped to popularize his Butternut squash. Credit for the creation of this early Butternut variety is also given to Professor Robert E. Young of the Massachusetts College of Agriculture, who worked with the original squash from Leggett to create what would come to be known as the Waltham Butternut squash. Today Butternut squash is widely available in grocers and farmers markets in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
All Aspects Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 855-287-7658 |
Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
Open Gym-Craft Meals | San Diego CA | 619-865-3024 |
ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-886-0059 |
Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
Tender Greens-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 310-954-1415 |
Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
Haidilao Hot Pot San Diego Inc. | San Diego CA | 510-861-7657 |
US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
Tender Greens-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-455-9395 |
Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
Pure Meal Prep SD | San Diego CA | 209-485-4861 |
Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
Tender Greens-Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-807-1394 |
Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
Monello | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
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Dubai, United Arab EmiratesТРЦ DOSTYK PLAZA, микрорайон Самал-2, 111, 050051/A25C9C5, Алматы, Самал 2, 1 этаж About 92 days ago, 2/17/22 Sharer's comments : Butternut squash imported to Kazakhstan ![]() ![]()
Tutti Frutti Organics
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 114 days ago, 1/26/22 Sharer's comments : Butternut squash from Tutti Frutti Organics ![]() ![]() About 137 days ago, 1/02/22 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash from Tutti Frutti Organics ![]() ![]()
Rodriguez Family Farms
Near Solana Beach, California, United StatesSan Diego, CA About 151 days ago, 12/19/21 ![]() ![]()
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 181 days ago, 11/20/21 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash from Fresno Evergreen ![]() ![]()
Beboze's Farmers Market
Near Coronado, California, United StatesEl Cajon, CA About 190 days ago, 11/10/21 ![]() ![]()
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 193 days ago, 11/07/21 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash from Tutti Frutti Organics ![]() ![]()
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 237 days ago, 9/24/21 Sharer's comments : Butternut squash from Tutti-frutti Farm ![]() ![]()
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