Which one should I plant?

[CrazyConure]

I only have room for one of these: Butternut Squash, Honeydew Melon, or Watermelon. I have no clue which one to plant because I like them all equally.

Which one is easiest/will have less problems to grow?

 

[Chuck]

I think you will have better luck with the winter squash. It takes up a lot less room and grows in a wider variety of soils.

 

[CrazyConure]

I think you will have better luck with the winter squash. It takes up a lot less room and grows in a wider variety of soils.

I was thinking the same thing. Plus, I have more experience with winter squash.

 

[Chuck]

Check this out
www.rareseeds.com

 

[CrazyConure]

Wow. Looks good. Luckily, I already bought the butternut squash seeds from Home Depot a few months ago. I was just wondering if I wanted something else instead.

I will use that website to buy other seeds though. They do look good.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

I would do the butternut squash. simply because out of the three it is the only one that you can freeze. you can roast it up, and puree it, toss it in a freezing container and use it for pies and soups.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

just to add. I make a "pumpkin" pie out of the butternut squash for guests, and at holiday time. I just serve it, with the whip cream, (say nothing) the guests see, taste it, and say, Oh Yummy pumpkin pie. I just smile. Just use the same amount of the squash as a pumpkin pie recipe calls for, then the rest of the spices, cream/or the canned milk and the eggs. whip all, pour in to a crust, bake as it says. truly. no one knows. shhh, my secret. And I think its better for you also.

 

[CrazyConure]

That's a great idea! I love pumpkin pie! If this is a good enough substitute that even your guests couldn't figure out, then it's gonna be perfect for me!!

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Trust me, they do not figure it out. and have seconds. never tell them.

 

[Tjohn]

I think Butternut and Hubbard squashes taste WAY better in pie than bland old Pumpkins!

 

[marlingardener]

I love all three, but having to choose just one to grow, I'd go with butternut squash. It stores well, can be used in a variety of dishes (roasted with apple slices is delicious), and requires less water than honeydews or watermelons.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

sauted with garlic and onion and at the end crumbled goat cheese put all over pasta. yummy.

 

[LIcenter]

sauted with garlic and onion and at the end crumbled goat cheese put all over pasta. yummy.

Oh my. This sounds out of this world! YUM

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Forgot, throw some pine nuts on all of it too.