The Lakota squash is often said to be from the Sioux people, but its history is more unusual than that. Alicia Thompson will cover its origins and the growing tips for this tasty squash that is worth growing in the garden.The Lakota squash is a delicious winter squash that can add to any fall menu. Once mature, the nutty fine-grained flesh is popular for baking, and the seeds are a tasty snack.
This pear-shaped squash has a beautiful orange rind with green streaks, which makes it a delightful fall decoration. This vine can be huge, with each requiring a bare minimum of four to six feet of space in the garden.
Despite it being a form of winter squash, you will need to harvest before the first fall frost hits your garden. And you’ll want to; they’re tasty squash! But it has a definite history – one that doesn’t actually involve the Lakota tribe. Let’s talk about this lovely squash hybrid and how it came to be!