Pumpkin
Hungarian Blue Squash (pumpkin)
Hungarian Blue Squash (pumpkin): Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
'Bleu de Hongrie', also known as Hungarian Blue, is a variety of Cucurbita maxima in the squash family. Its large, rounded and slightly flattened fruits are recognisable by their blue grey skin. This outer colour contrasts with the yellow orange to orange flesh seen when a fruit is cut open. The rind becomes hard at maturity and surrounds thick flesh and a central cavity containing the seeds. Size depends on the plant and the season: the variety name does not guarantee a precise weight or identical fruits. Its distinctive appearance is therefore a useful description rather than a fixed specification for every harvest.The flesh is dense, firm before cooking and mild in flavour, usually with modest sweetness. It suits soups, mash and gratins, where it gives substance to the dish. It can also accompany other vegetables in cooked preparations. Texture and flavour depend on fruit maturity and the recipe. The…
