Latino Summer Squash

Best Ever Squash

Crunchy texture, minimal seeds, cucumber-like flavor. I start the seed early and move the 6 week old plant to a garden area where it can spread out until mid-September when it may freeze in Montana. I grate or slice this squash and freeze it to add to my baking (muffins, banana bread) or layer in lasagna. Neighbors ask if I have any extra. This year 2 plants were shared with 4 Neighbors. I make zucchini fritters with grated squash, adding eggs and feta cheese. I wash the squash and grate it with the 'skin' intact. My garden has borage plants that attract pollinators. This is a most popular & favorite special squash ever.

Much Better Than Zucchini

We tried this variety as a summer squash a few years back, and grew to like it as a zucchini substitute. The taste is less 'bitter' than the dark green zucchini types, and the fruits can get quite large and still remain tender and light flavored. Very productive, and as I said Latino can be picked either small or medium sized with the fruits remaining render at those sizes. If left to get large, very good for any stuffed squash recipes.

Latino rules!

I love Latino summer squash. This is the third season I have planted it and it is the first to germinate and start producing. It is extremely reliable and is a delicious summer squash that holds up well in stews and soups without getting mushy.