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Know Your Squash
With the changing of the seasons, you can expect to see more and more California-grown winter squash hitting our Produce Department, especially from local farmers like Full Belly Farm! Based locally in Capay Valley of Yolo County, this 400-acre certified organic farm has been using organic farming practices since 1985.
With the changing of the seasons, you can expect to see more and more California-grown winter squash hitting our Produce Department, especially from local farmers like Full Belly Farm! Based locally in Capay Valley of Yolo County, this 400-acre certified organic farm has been using organic farming practices since 1985.
Committed to long-term sustainable strategies and environmental goals, they grow amazing organic produce in harmony with nature throughout the year. We’ve been proud to partner with Full Belly Farm for years, sharing the bounty of each new harvest with our guests. Local, organic, and delicious—what’s not to love?
Look for local, California-grown squash like these in our Produce Department!
Acorn: Small, round and acorn-shaped. Dark green, edible skin with an orange spot when ripe. Mildly sweet with lower starch content than other squashes.
Butternut: Large and pear-shaped with cream-colored skin and deep orange flesh. Sweet and nutty flavor. The most popular winter squash!
Delicata: Small and cylindrical with edible, pale yellow skin with green or orange stripes. Tastes similar to sweet potato with a firm texture.
Kabocha: Small and round with dark green, red or grey skin you can eat. The sweet orange flesh tastes like a pumpkin crossed with a sweet potato.
Red Kuri: Small and teardrop-shaped with orange skin and yellow flesh. Tastes kind of like cooked chestnuts, hence its name which means chestnut in Japanese!
Spaghetti: Large and oblong with smooth, yellow skin. The pale-yellow flesh separates into long strings that can be used as a tasty pasta alternative.
Sugar Pie Pumpkin: Small, round and orange—like a mini pumpkin! Very sweet, orange flesh that is delicious both in baking and savory recipes like soups and curries.
Hungry yet? Get cooking with these delicious recipes.
Selection may vary by store and season.
Article originally published in October of 2021 and updated in October of 2025.
