Globe Squash
Estimated Inventory, 18 lbs : 0
Description/Taste
Resembling its namesake, the small, round globe squash wears hints of black stripes on its shiny, jade-green skin. Generally the size of a softball and measuring about three inches in diameter, this unique squash offers a mildly sweet flavor and a firm texture.
Seasons/Availability
Globe Squash makes sporadic appearances in the marketplace during the summer months.
Nutritional Value
High in nutrition and low in calories, one small serving of squash provides the RDA of vitamin A. Eating five daily servings of fruits and vegetables lowers the chances of cancer.
Applications
Perfect for individual servings, the globe squash may be baked, braised, steamed, microwaved, grilled, sautéed or eaten raw. To store, keep in a cool dry place. Once cut, wrap in plastic; refrigerate up to one week.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Today both winter and summer squashes are popular in American cuisine year round.
Geography/History
A gourmet French zucchini variety, also known as Ronde de Nice and gourmet globe, this heirloom squash is harvested anywhere from one inch to five inches in diameter. No matter its size, its flavor is consistently good. Sometimes this squash is called rolly polly or apple squash. Growing on a stocky plant that thrives in the nurturing warmth of the sun, these exceptional squashes continue to produce over a long period of time and are ready to harvest between fifty and fifty-five days after blooming. Not only popular in France, this small squash is a favorite in Italy and North Africa.
