(100 days) Open pollinated.
Stunning 1–1½ lb ivory-colored green-striped fruits shaped like miniature pumpkins sell themselves on the stand. New York Times food writer Regina Schrambling called them the “avocados of squash” for their inherent buttery richness and sweet-tangy taste. To experience its sweet dry and memorably rich deep orange flesh, make sure your Dumpling is ripe.
If Emily Skrobis had to choose one winter squash, this would be it: “Immensely flavorful with sweet dry flesh, just how I like it. A perfect size for dinner for two without leftovers. Underrated!” Introduced by Sakata Seed Corp. of Yokohama, Japan, in 1976 and marketed as Vegetable Gourd. Sold better after they changed its name to the more appealing Sweet Dumpling.
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