Celebrate the flavors of fall with our homegrown assortment of Fall & Winter Squash! From the rich sweetness of Honeynut and Autumn Frost to the delicate flavor of Delicata and the unique strands of Spaghetti Squash, each variety offers its own flavor, texture, and possibilities in the kitchen.
Fall squash is wonderfully versatile and can be roasted, baked, stuffed, mashed, or added to soups and casseroles. Many varieties also store well, making them a great way to enjoy the harvest throughout the fall and winter.
Available Varieties
- Honeynut – A smaller, sweeter relative of butternut squash with deep orange flesh and a rich, caramel-like flavor. Perfect for roasting.
- Delicata – Sweet and creamy with a tender, edible skin, so there’s no peeling required. Excellent sliced and roasted.
- Spaghetti – Mild-flavored flesh separates into spaghetti-like strands when cooked, making it a fun alternative to traditional pasta.
- Carnival – Colorful and decorative with sweet, creamy flesh and a mild, nutty flavor. Excellent roasted, baked, or stuffed.
- Butternut – A fall classic with smooth, sweet orange flesh that’s perfect for soups, roasting, mashing, and baking.
- Acorn – Mildly sweet and nutty with a convenient bowl-like shape that’s ideal for baking and stuffing.
- Kabocha – Rich, dense, and naturally sweet with a texture similar to a sweet potato and a delicious chestnut-like flavor.
- Autumn Frost – Beautifully frosted on the outside with rich orange flesh inside. Sweet, smooth, and flavorful, it’s excellent for roasting, soups, and baking.
Preparation Ideas
- Roast with olive oil, butter, and fresh herbs
- Bake with brown sugar, maple syrup, or cinnamon
- Stuff with sausage, rice, vegetables, or cheese
- Purée into creamy fall soups
- Mash as a flavorful alternative to potatoes
- Add to casseroles, curries, pasta dishes, and grain bowls
- Use sweeter varieties in breads, muffins, pies, and other baked goods
Whether you’re looking for a simple weeknight side dish, a hearty fall meal, or squash to keep on hand for the cooler months ahead, our homegrown Fall & Winter Squash offer a delicious variety of flavors, textures, and colors to enjoy throughout the season.
