




Butternut Squash
Inventory, 35 lbs : 64.83
This item was last sold on : 02/04/23
Description/Taste
Butternut squash is medium to large in size and has a bell-like shape with a long neck attached to a bulbous end. The smooth skin is very thin, light tan, firm, and is connected to a light brown, rough stem. The long neck of the Butternut squash contains a solid orange, dense, and moist flesh and in the bulbous end, there is a small hollow seed cavity with stringy pulp and a few flat, cream-colored seeds. When cooked, the flesh of the Butternut squash becomes tender and offers a mild squash flavor with sweet and nutty nuances.
Seasons/Availability
Butternut squash is available year-round, with peak season in the fall through winter.
Current Facts
Butternut squash, botanically classified as Cucurbita moschata, is a winter squash that grows on a trailing vine and is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with gourds and pumpkins. A relatively new variety, the Butternut squash we know today is the result of years of crookneck squash breeding to produce a variety with a more compact size, straight-necked trait, and stackable capabilities. Butternut squash is one of the most popular modern varieties on the market today and is valued for its thin, edible skin, dense flesh, and small seed cavity that produces little waste in cooking. It is also classified as a fruit but is commonly prepared as a vegetable and can be used in a wide variety of culinary applications.
Nutritional Value
Butternut squash provides vitamins A, C, and E, manganese, potassium, iron, soluble fiber, and magnesium. Deep orange colored squashes such as the Butternut are also rich in beta-carotene.
Applications
Butternut squash is best suited for cooked applications such as roasting, toasting, steaming, sautéing, baking, braising, and grilling. It can be sliced into rounds, wedges, or cubes and added to curries, chili, soups, stews, risotto, a filling for tacos, enchiladas, empanadas, and ravioli. It can also be diced and used in lieu of potatoes in a hash or served atop pizza and flatbread. Butternut squash can be used in baked goods such as pies, bread, and muffins. The seeds of the squash are also popularly roasted, salted, and consumed as a snack food similar to pumpkin seeds. Butternut squash pairs well with sage, thyme, bay leaf, apple, cinnamon, pear, shallots, pecans, butter, cream, feta cheese, ground beef, sausage, and bacon. It will keep 1-2 months when stored in a cool, dark, and dry place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Initially, straight neck winter squashes were not a preferred variety, and the lengthy, curvy winter crooknecks were the squash of choice. As the commercial shipping and distribution of squash in bulk increased in demand, the need for winter squash that was stackable and compact grew and inspired the development of modern Butternut varieties. This squash is also known for its thin skin, small seed cavity, and dense flesh which gives it the largest amount of flesh per dollar. The name of the original Butternut squash is believed to have come from the squash creator, Charles A. Leggett, who described the Butternut’s flavor as, “smooth as butter and sweet as a nut.” Today the farmland in Massachusetts where the original Butternut squash was developed is now a golf course aptly named, Butternut Farm Golf Club.
Geography/History
Early Butternut squashes were believed to have originated in the United States in the 1930’s as a natural outcrossing or mutation of the Canadian crookneck squash. These early Butternuts were problematic as the plants were not dependable in providing consistent production of straight necked squashes. As demand for compact, straight-necked squash increased and bulky crooknecks fell out of fashion, plant breeders worked hard to breed out these inconsistencies. One of the earliest known dependable Butternut varieties was believed to have been created by amateur breeder Charles A. Leggett around 1940, and after much experimentation in the garden, Leggett brought his squash to the Waltham Agricultural Experiment field station where the Waltham family helped to popularize his Butternut squash. Credit for the creation of this early Butternut variety is also given to Professor Robert E. Young of the Massachusetts College of Agriculture, who worked with the original squash from Leggett to create what would come to be known as the Waltham Butternut squash. Today Butternut squash is widely available in grocers and farmers markets in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2781 |
Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Humphery's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
The Guild Bar | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-3576 |
Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Olivewood Gardens -Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
Amalfi Gourmet LLC | San Diego CA | 619-379-3099 |
Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-885-8075 |
Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
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Wholesome Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-634-9573 |
Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
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Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-518-0148 |
The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
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UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive) | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
Grass Skirt | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
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Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB | San Diego CA | 858-758-0357 |
Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
Coasterra | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
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Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
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Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
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Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
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Qero | Encinitas CA | 702-334-8845 |
Maya Moon Collective | San Diego CA | 775-225-8649 |
Parisien Gourmandises | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6552 |
Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
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The Clean & Colorful Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-775-9005 |
Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
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James Coffee Co. Escondido | Escondido CA | 619-961-5805 |
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Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
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Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
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Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 77 days ago, 11/20/22 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash from Tutti Frutti Organics ![]() ![]()
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 141 days ago, 9/18/22 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash from Tutti-frutti Organics ![]() ![]()
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Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 443 days ago, 11/20/21 Sharer's comments : Butternut Squash from Fresno Evergreen ![]() ![]()
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 500 days ago, 9/24/21 Sharer's comments : Butternut squash from Tutti-frutti Farm ![]() ![]()
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