Cucurbitacées • Cucurbita moschata

Violina Butternut Squash - Organic

"Sweetness, elegance and robustness in a single squash: the Violina makes autumn gardening rhyme with generous cooking..."

$4.49

Number of seeds 20 seeds

Native to North America and belonging to the species Cucurbita moschata , the Butternut Violina (also called "Violina Rugosa" in Italy) is a fascinating blend of heritage and performance. This heirloom variety owes its name to its violin-like shape with its thick curves, and to the delicate apricot-colored flesh that literally melts on the tongue.

Historically cultivated in the gardens of the northeastern United States, then enthusiastically adopted in Mediterranean regions and more recently in Quebec, it embodies a valuable adaptive diversity. The Violina is perfectly suited to a kitchen garden or family garden thanks to its vigor, its ability to store well throughout the winter, and its capacity to feed a household with a single fruit.

In the garden, its ample foliage covers the ground and suppresses weeds, while its ribbed, drooping fruits ripen slowly in the sun. Its cycle is long, but its reward is exceptional. A true ambassador of late harvests, it accompanies the end of the seasons and allows gardeners to extend the magic of the vegetable garden right into the winter kitchen.

Growing climate: Temperate to warm climate
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: RegularNote: Sensitive to frost, prefers well-loosened soil rich in organic matter.

The Violina squash is prized for its sweet, velvety flesh reminiscent of chestnuts or melted butter. It can be roasted, used in soups, gratins, or even desserts (cakes, tarts, sweet purées). It's a staple of autumn and winter dishes.

Its excellent natural preservation allows it to be kept for up to 4 or 5 months without losing its qualities. It is also prized in Italian cuisine for gnocchi, risottos, and traditional thick soups.