sweet dumpling squashes
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I've grizzled about sweet dumpling squashes all summer. They took an age to germinate. They sat like puddings and didn't grow when I planted them out.Suddenly they've got fruits and are rampaging. I can't actually believe it.
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Garlic_Guy
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Well done, I think I like SD as much as any squash I've tried.
They also seem very convenient & easy for cooking. I've not tried many methods, but a quick spike to release steam then 5 minutes in the microwave seems to give an instant veg.
They also seem very convenient & easy for cooking. I've not tried many methods, but a quick spike to release steam then 5 minutes in the microwave seems to give an instant veg.
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Jane - I think this variety must be a late developer because when I've grown them in the past they always seem to spread out across the garden with lots of leaves and no fruit. One season I was tempted to yank them out because they were almost smothering everything else and were looking a waste of space. I think they must have read my thoughts because almost immediately fruits started to appear. They're one of my favourite squashes - small enough to be used in one meal, and taste like baked chestnuts.