Homegrown Pumpkin and Winter Squash Taste Test

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It's taste test time!
Come along to see the results of the homegrown squash and pumpkin taste test.
I did a taste evaluation of 7 winter squash & pumpkin varieties we grew this year to see which one (s) were the flavor favorites.
The varieties evaluated this year include:
'Autumn Frost' Hybrid Winter Squash
'Honeybaby' Hybrid Butternut Squash
'On On' Hybrid Japanese Pumpkin
'Seminole' Pumpkin
'Grandma Bensman's' Pumpkin (family heirloom)
'Centercut' Hybrid Tromboncino Squash
'Pastila Shampan' Winter Squash
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@thomasflippen4341 Жыл бұрын

I would love to buy some of your grandma's pumpkin seeds!

@jeremyschmaltz7039 Жыл бұрын

Fairytale/Musque de Provence made the best pies I've ever had. I'm also a sucker for a traditional blue Hubbard

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@CBsGreenhouseandGarden 3 жыл бұрын

Your face expressions was priceless! Round two.. Nope not gonna happen. LMBO.. Mighty fine pumpkins and squash you grew there Mrs. Jenna. Thanks for the information and for the taste test. Stay safe and warm up there! Hope ya have a wonderful rest of the week!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Haha! I used to do group flavor evaluations and they'd always have to tell me to keep my expressions to myself! Thanks CB and you take care!

@patriciamountin9564 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much for this video. We love squash and the different varieties and I was curious about the flavors. I really enjoyed your facial expressions! That in itself tells the taste story.

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@charliehoos9773 3 жыл бұрын

I grow pumpkins mostly for my goats and pig pets as a treat through the cold months. I do bake some to save for winter baking, but when I gave the last pumpkin this month it was the longest into colder months I have had some to share ever. My husband actually built an autumn garden to grow even more in 2021.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful treat for your animals! I'm glad to hear you're growing even more in 2021- that's very exciting! Are you looking forward to growing any specific varieties (new or old)?

@charliehoos9773 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I picked up clearance trellises for more beans and peas. My family ate them before I could get them into the house which told me to grow more 🤣

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

@@charliehoos9773 yep, that's a pretty darn good indication that you need to grow more 😂. I have that same problem with peas!

@oscarchica5566 4 ай бұрын

Very cool video! My favourite all-time winter squash flavour-wise was ''Golden Nugget Bush''. Dense, velvety, delicious flesh!

@breehenson1316 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! My favorite is Sibley squash, but I may have to try some of these. Thanks.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Bree Henson oh, Sibley is a good one for sure! It’s been several years since I’ve grown it, I’ll have to put it back into rotation. Thanks for the recommendation!

@millicentrowan 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I'll have to try out a Japanese pumpkin, and I'll keep an eye out for that specific variety. Thank you.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

I know-- I'm curious to try some other Japanese types and see if they are similar! I was blown away by how good that one was! Hopefully seed companies will pick it up soon. Thanks for watching & have a great week!

@michaelpenkalski3287 11 ай бұрын

0:13 second in and I learned something. Did not know before now that curing squash impacts flavor. Thanks!

@GrowfullywithJenna 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear it!

@dawnclemens5615 9 ай бұрын

Great Video Thank you for such great content! Geauga County Ohio

@sweetolivefarms4580 2 жыл бұрын

We wound love to grow some of your grandma Bensman’s pumpkins. We are a zone 5 but most pumpkins do great here.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! Please email me at growfullywithjenna@gmail.com- I’ll see if I can get you some seeds!

@rollinghillsslo Жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJennaDo you still have some to share or sell? Pls....

@seedaholicgardens9085 3 ай бұрын

I' m zone 6A but I grow as if I'm 5B in Southland Chicago, you? "Blessings of Bounty and May Your Gardens and your Life always Bring You Joy, INSPIRATION and Abundance!" - Hope( & Mark)!❤❤❤

@dtesterunc 3 жыл бұрын

Got to love those facial expressions! But down south - we don't do no punkins - sweet potatoes rule! HA Great job as always!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Haha... my feelings really are written all over my face! I can't say I blame you about the sweet potatoes. I LOVE sweet potatoes (don't tell the pumpkins, but I love them even more than pumpkins)... but this is the first year I didn't get any planted (except for a few container varieties, but those didn't really pan out). I didn't even realize it till it was too late. I will not be making that mistake this year! Thanks and you take care!

@albedo0.392 7 ай бұрын

I REALLY APRECIATE YOUR OPINION...THANK YOU FOR YOUR JOB

@lorihebenthal5561 3 жыл бұрын

We love the Long island Cheese pumpkin. We use for sweet and savory dishes. We pressure canned cubes in quart jars.We are in Zone 6 near Piiisburgh PA

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

That has been on my 'to-try' list for a long time because I'd always read cheese pumpkins are excellent eating. I'll have to go for it this coming season. Thanks very much for sharing!

@WhenGoblinsRGood 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see a squash tasting video! You convinced me earlier this year to try the baby butternut and for a pumpkin I chose rouge vif d'etampes! Still looking for my favorites.. intrigued by Japanese pumpkins and Japanese plant breeding in general.. unique.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

What did you think of the baby butternut (not favorite I see, but was it OK)? I think the Rouge Vif d'Etampes pumpkins are just beautiful, but I've never tasted one. And I absolutely agree with you about the Japanese breeding- some really unique things are happening there! Thanks and take care!

@WhenGoblinsRGood 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I actually bought my seeds to grow the baby butternut this NEXT season (sorry), but I’m super pumped for it! I grew “Cinnamon Girl” Pumpkin this year and it was fantastic as pumpkin pie (what I think it was bred for); dare I say better than the Waltham butternut pies I made. Hoping to experience a few more varieties before I give a “favorite” label!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

@@WhenGoblinsRGood wonderful! I'd love to hear what you do think of it when you've had a chance to try it. I've not tried Cinnamon Girl yet, but what a great name it has! Best wishes for a wonderful garden in 2021!

@mehlinsmith9464 Ай бұрын

Love, love this video. Now all I can think about how do i get Your sisters grandma pumpkin??

@lafletche 6 ай бұрын

I love pimply squash yum.

@donbirkholz6842 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite is Buttercup in its prime, which is rare. I really like the Delicata, but flavor varies from year to year. I grew the North Georgia Candy Roaster last year for pies and I really like it.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

I've yet to try Buttercup or Georgia Roaster- thanks for the recommendation, Don! I agree- Delicata can be quite tasty (I've had great results with Honeyboat Delicata). Take care & have a wonderful week!

@C3Voyage Жыл бұрын

Are you up for sharing grandma's pumpkin seeds? I'd love to give it a grow.

@Kalexanda Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I would love to buy some of Grandma Benson’s pumpkin seeds if you have any extra! 🧡🧡

@michaelmarchione3408 3 жыл бұрын

Our go to winter squash is Golden Delicious, some call it Golden Hubbard. My Italian dad and the Italians where I live always refered to it as Golden Delicious. We give away about 50 per year. But, in 2021 I bought the seeds to plant Boston Yarrow which the Delicious is part of, the other half being Green Hubbard. I also bought Red Kuri seeds to plant. I can't wait to see how they turn out. I grow way more than we need. One year we had about 800 plants in our front yard. We kept 4 Delicious and gave away the rest to our neighbors and their families. It is so much fun to do that! I encourage all to do that. Take care, stay safe! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful thing to give away all those squash! 800 plants WOW!! We gave away some this year, but I'd like to get more organized about it this coming year. I've not tried Golden Delicious/Hubbard but will have to add that one to the list- thank you for the recommendation. I hope that you and yours have a very Merry Christmas as well, and here's looking forward to 2021! Take care!

@michaelmarchione3408 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna The Delicious came out in the 1920's for the baby food market to replace carrots. Would a cute baby lie? LOL!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelmarchione3408 how I love fascinating little tidbits like that! Kind of like how Libby's Pumpkin pie filling is a type of Dickinson squash! Except even more scandalous... hahaha.

@user-fy1sx4vt4m 2 жыл бұрын

Rogosa Violina is the best I've tried so far. It's very smooth with good sweetness. Great for soup or pies.

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh- thanks for sharing!

@ramz1455 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! A lot of good feedback for this variety.

@FoodyHeaven22 3 жыл бұрын

omg they are delcious looking :D

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

They were delicious tasting too! Well... most of them anyways!

@seedaholicgardens9085 3 ай бұрын

I' ve been after seeds for thirteen years! How can i buy some of your grandma's seed? Please let me know. Thank you in advance!"Blessings of Bounty and May Your Gardens and your Life always Bring You Joy, INSPIRATION and Abundance!" - Hope( & Mark)!❤❤❤

@hannahhalleck9558 3 жыл бұрын

Loved watching this review! Winter squash is one of my favorite veggies! My dad has always grown buttercup, and that has always been my very favorite (maybe it's nostalgia?!) I'd love to know where to buy Grandma Benson's! Do you or your sister sell them? Also, just found your channel this week by searching "zone 6 garden"! I'm in mid west ohio as well (near Lima). So excited to have found you! Love your content and I'm learning so much!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Well hello (kind of) neighbor!! I'm not too far from Lima, about 45 minutes south. I'm so glad you found my channel and found it helpful- and very glad you're interested in gardening! My sister typically saves seed every year from the Grandma Bensman's pumpkins. I'd be happy to send you some, if you'd like to email me your mailing address (growfullywithjenna@gmail.com). Buttercup seems to be a favorite among many folks that I've talked to- I've not grown it but will have to do so soon. Take care & I hope you have a wonderful week!

@ginalapan3524 9 ай бұрын

Is the On On Japanese pumpkin available yet?

@lacedmichey6404 7 ай бұрын

Where can I purchase all these different types of winter squash. Hard to find at local stores

@DarkFoxKirin 8 ай бұрын

I recently got into pumpkins and squash, and I wanted to know if you’ve tried the bonbon, Turks turban, taihitan melon, kakai, blue Hubbard, peanut, and cinderella varieties? How were they if you did?

@live0816 2 жыл бұрын

I've been a fan of your channel for a while now and have been working my way through all your videos since Im stuck inside. I'm in zone 6 in Kansas and several of the varietys you mentioned grow well for me here. However, I can't seem to find Joy's Midnight Chard anywhere, and I would love to know how to get ahold of Grandma Bensons pumpkin seeds. I absolutely love heirlooms with history. Thankyou for the videos and keep up the good work! 👍

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Unfortunately, the only place I know of that has Joy's Midnight is Adaptive Seeds, and they've been out of stock for a long while www.adaptiveseeds.com/product/vegetables/chard/chard-joys-midnight-organic/ I keep watching it, hoping they'll get more-- but no luck yet. The Grandma Bensman's pumpkin is a family heirloom, so it's not for sale anywhere, but, if you are in the U.S., I'd be happy to mail you some seed. Just email your mailing address to growfullywithjenna@gmail.com

@sarahf2800 2 жыл бұрын

I love the Marina di Chiogga pumpkin, and would describe the flavor the same way you did the On On, not overly sweet but very dense and rich. And they cover my arched trellises beautifully. I'd be interested to know which seed company will be carrying the On On, as I would love to try it for comparison!

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to try the Marina di Chioggia again-- the year I grew it vine borers got it and I never got any ripe fruit. Sadly, the company that bred 'On On' is not going forward with it- they've sent me 2 new varieties to trial this year instead that they say are very similar. We'll see how they do!

@ginalapan3524 9 ай бұрын

I would like to buy a packet of your Grandma Benson's pumpkin seeds please.

@JohnJude-dp6ed Ай бұрын

Question Would you test my Asian design Garden Hoe.? Mine mounted on a long Garden Hoe handle and destroy weeds and digs into my claybase sun dried baked soil much better than the European style Garden Hoe. I'm thinking mailing the handle might be costly so can you get someone to mount it it can easily replace the basic Garden Hoe and less problems to ship

@grumpy9639 Жыл бұрын

Jenna! How can I get some Grandma Bensman's Pumpkin Seeds?

@FoodyHeaven22 3 жыл бұрын

Have you tried making stir fried with other vegetables ?? we cook them with few onions chilli flakes and salt and pepper and 2 tbsp sunflower oil. they are great with rice and chicken roast. or along with fried fish.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds heavenly- I will have to try that. Thank you so much for the suggestion and I hope you have a wonderful week. Take care!

@cynthiaanderson4335 2 жыл бұрын

I like butter garlic salt and pepper on my non sweet squashes

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Yum! It's hard to go wrong with butter & garlic!

@moshiurbtrc Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video, how can find the Japanese varieties you have mentioned?

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately they're not for sale in the US yet- I'm hoping that by next spring they will be.

@nenav2178 3 жыл бұрын

Can you list the variety names in the notes of the video it was hard to catch the names. Awesome video!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I certainly can! I've added this information to the notes, and for your reference the varieties are: 'Autumn Frost' Hybrid Winter Squash 'Honeybaby' Hybrid Butternut Squash 'On On' Hybrid Japanese Pumpkin 'Seminole' Pumpkin 'Grandma Bensman's' Pumpkin (family heirloom) 'Centercut' Hybrid Tromboncino Squash 'Pastila Shampan' Winter Squash Thanks for watching and I hope you have a great week!

@bbtruth2161 3 жыл бұрын

Cool. I want to add a lot more variety to my pumpkin/ squash patch this next year. I do like to mess around with the dills atlantic pumpkins for fun. Curious to know where a buttercup would fall on your scale. Still like that old goodie. Will be looking for some of these to add. Thanks. I may just have the absolutely best pumpkin bread recipe. It would be fun to try other pumpkins, usually just do sugar pie variety for baked goods. Will have to get some of those honey baby variety.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

I've got the Burgess Buttercup on my 'to-grow' list for next year- I've actually never tried any Buttercup type before, so I'm excited to try it. SO many squash/pumpkins... so little time ( I feel that way about tomatoes too). Would you be willing to share your pumpkin bread recipe by chance? I've got a lot of pumpkin on my hands to use up now 😄. Take care & Best wishes for a fantastic pumpkin/squash harvest next year!

@bbtruth2161 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Will get back on the pumpkin bread recipe real soon. Getting late for me. Early to bed and early to rise and all that.... I've become quite the master of quick breads. My recipes are a little lengthy in that as a former chef, I like to teach the why as well as the how, plus this recipe has some tweaks from a standard recipe. You seem to teach gardening in a similar manner. I like it. Buttercups are great, prolific, with your soil they will go bonkers. Not stringy, great flavor, easy to deseed, good stuff. Have bunches in the root cellar and butternuts.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

@@bbtruth2161 I appreciate that- the why is almost always as important as the how in things like cooking & gardening!

@bbtruth2161 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna I would argue why is the most important because it has to come before the where and how and what. Semantics I suppose, but to me the most important question ever is "why?".

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

@@bbtruth2161 that argument is a good one-- the why does always have to come before the how! Excellent point!

@milkweed7678 3 жыл бұрын

Any of the normal butternut that store well taste as good as the little Honey Baby? My mouth is watering! Thanks!

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent question! I've not yet personally had a full sized butternut that has the exceptional flavor of Honeybaby (though the big butternuts are still quite good). I've heard good things about 'Tahitian Butternut' (AKA Tahitian Melon) and in the book "The Compleat Squash" author Amy Goldman mentions that " 'Canada Crookneck' is, without a doubt, head-and dare I say "neck"- and shoulders above the rest." I've not tried either of these yet, but am tempted to grow them next year. If I come across any other varieties I will let you know!

@milkweed7678 3 жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna ok, thanks! I would like to try the Honey Baby. Just hope it keeps for a little while. Can't eat them all in a week. Where did you get the seed?

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

@@milkweed7678 not to worry- mine are still sitting on my kitchen shelf in perfect condition. You should get about 3 months storage. Plus, they are very easy to roast & freeze. I got my seed from Park's Seed. Honeynut is also very, very similar to Honeybaby if for some reason Honeybaby is unavailable.

@emullinsstreams Жыл бұрын

Do you know when the On On Pumpkin will be available? I'm eager to try it

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the seed company is not moving forward with this one 😩. I'm testing out 2 more varieties this year which are similar to On On, but I'm really bummed that it won't be available for sale.

@simplelivingthings 2 жыл бұрын

Which would you say was the sweetest? I saw an image online of someone packing slices of smallee pumkins in a lunchbox and I would like to try, but finding a small enough non ornamental pumpkin has been a search

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Probably the Honeybaby butternut, but the Autumn Frost was a close second.

@meredith-jh1yx 10 ай бұрын

Do you have any instructions for growing pumpkins in containers?

@GrowfullywithJenna 10 ай бұрын

Not yet- I'm sorry

@lisamart53 2 жыл бұрын

Will you giving some seeds away or sell some I would like to grow the round ones

@GrowfullywithJenna 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I am not giving away or selling the seeds of that one. I'm sorry.

@akadia71 11 ай бұрын

Where can the On On pumpkin seeds be purchased?

@GrowfullywithJenna 10 ай бұрын

Sadly, On On was not released, but it's 'sister' variety 'Kai Kai' is available: www.jungseed.com/product/J03634/574 I grew Kai Kai last year and really liked it!

@fcgardenz9808 Жыл бұрын

Is there a common or adopted name for the on-on squash? I am unable to find it on any platform. Thanks

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Sadly, the On-On was never released for market. However, the breeding company did release a very similar variety called Kai-Kai: www.jungseed.com/product/J03634/HM-Jan-Email

@FearnotIamwithyou Жыл бұрын

Where would one find grandma bensmans seeds? I'm looking online can't seem to find it

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

It's a family heirloom-- not for sale anywhere, though it is available at some local seed libraries!

@mariag5594 Жыл бұрын

Where can I find the seeds for Grandma Bensman's pumpkins?

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately they aren't for sale anywhere, it's a family heirloom.

@ramz1455 Жыл бұрын

Any way I can buy the "Grandma Bensman's" Pumpkin? Thank you!

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

Ram Z- send me an email at growfullywithjenna@gmail.com

@ramz1455 Жыл бұрын

@@GrowfullywithJenna Done, check your inbox. Ty!

@connieramirez317 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy the Japanese seeds?

@GrowfullywithJenna Жыл бұрын

The one I sampled in this video unfortunately never got released for the market, but its 'sister' variety 'Kai Kai' did. It is very similar and very good: www.jungseed.com/product/J03634/574

@MsScoobysnacks1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@charleskirksey9934 3 жыл бұрын

LOL your face tell it all, take care.

@GrowfullywithJenna 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, don't I know it 😂! You take care as well!

@rickyd1126 9 ай бұрын

Not liking the fact that I can’t find any seeds to the ones I wish to grow. Look at me this is so good…. good luck on finding any.🙄

@JohnJude-dp6ed Ай бұрын

My wife and me didn't have great cooks in our family so we trying to Question please. I built myself a Asian design Garden Hoe I can mail the steel part easily tell me you can get someone to put it onto a long garden hoe handle beiirve as myself you will find it's better than the basic European style Garden Hoe . Maybe a manufacturer would want to build them they certainly cutting into my claybase soil s digs weeds out with less effort.. overcome our childhood lack of experience I'm raising a winter squash said to taste better and store better than pumpkin.s. Off hand can't recall it's name probably better than the canned pumpkin I made cookies with last fall.But my cookies was better than the Kroger " homemade" as they call their produce. Wish I say this before ordering my seeds.Ive gotten several of your recommendation seeds like Bolt and Midnight Snack and Candy Land Red they are on my repeating list again and will probably be some seeds that I'll stick with.thanks