Lebanese squash??

[TanksHill]

I am being over run by Lebanese squash. I am trying to pick them while they are still small like they recommend but I keep finding them hidden everywhere. Some have reached the size of a spaghetti squash.

Today I made the Lebanese squash cookie recipe and this afternoon I plan to make zucchini bread but I need more ideas.

Do you think they will store like a winter squash?

I am getting desperate. Please help!!!

Gina

 

[obsessed]

Never heard of them but think it is way awesome that you have such a bounty. I think worse come to worse bake (if they are like a winter squash) and put them in the freezer for pumkin bread type dishes or soups.

 

[schmije]

I'm not familiar with Lebanese squash, but from your post it sounds like they can be baked in sweets similarly to zucchini. When I have extra zucchini or yellow squash I shread them, blanch them, then freeze them in pre-measured amounts in freezer ziploc bags. I mark on the bags that it's 1 cup or 2 cups. Then I can pull them out in the winter for zucchini bread and such. I also had a lady tell me to shread them and add some to practically anything that I cook - spaghetti, soup, bread, etc.

 

[TanksHill]

Thank you both. Yes shredding is my next step.

gina

 

[wifezilla]

Wouldn't the thickness of the skin indicate if they will store long term? Thin tender skin no...thick hard skin yes?

 

[TanksHill]

Yes exactly. When you pick them young 6 to 7 inches they are very tender. The meat to seed ratio is good. I have a few that were missed and managed to get a bit big. They seem to be tougher(the skin) and more seedy. I am going to try and store them. I guess it doesn't hurt to try.

g

 

[Ariel301]

Maybe you could boil and mash it, then can it like pumpkin?

 

[bills]

I'm not familiar with that squash either, is it also know by another name?

I know with winter squash it's a good idea to sun cure them, for better storage life. Simply leave them out in the sun for a few days. Rotate them, so sunlight can hit all of the fruit. Keep them dry, IE evening dew, if you have a spot.
This apparently hardens the skin, and makes it less porous, so they don't rot or shrink. I can't say it will work for the type you have, but it's worth a try.

 

[TanksHill]

This is what I have planted.

http://rareseeds.com/cart/products/Lebanese_White_Bush_Marrow_Squash-1148-16.html

Thank you for the curing info. I think they will hold for quite a while.

gina

 

[wifezilla]

It got some great reviews. Save any seeds? Wanna swap for something??