Butternut squash Grown by Riverford in the Vendée at Le Boutinard, France

£3.45 / x1

About

Curvaceous Butternut, the most popular variety of squash, with a clean, creamy flavour. They’re easy to tackle in the kitchen, with the highest proportion of edible flesh to seeds and cavity, and thin skin; a good veg peeler will do the trick. Squash doubles up as a decoration as you store it, looking full of colour and promise on a kitchen shelf.

Country of origin

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France

UK Seasonality

The UK season begins in October and runs until December for stored squash.

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A tray of slow-roasted squash is one of the most versatile bases out there for a hearty meal

- Guy Singh-Watson

How to prepare

Roasting squash gives a dish of glorious colours and deep, sweet flavours. Good as a starter, drizzled with yogurt and chilli oil; as a side, mashed with nutmeg, salt and butter; or stirred into risotto just before the rice is cooked.

Alternatively, squash is an excellent candidate for being stuffed and baked whole, or simmered in hearty stews, curries and soups.

Storage

Keep squash warm and dry. Enjoy their decorative qualities by storing them on a kitchen shelf. They should last several months. Once cut, keep them in the fridge and use within a week.

Grown by Riverford in the Vendée, Le Boutinard, France

Our brilliant French grower team, led by Marco Altamirano, supply our boxes with loads of colourful veg throughout the year. There’s lettuces, sweet mini peppers, cucumbers, broad beans, aubergines, autumn squashes – plus some of our favourite unusual treats of the year, including Padron peppers, cape gooseberries and tangy Mexican-style tomatillos.