Silver Bell (open-pollinated)

(Curcurbita maxima)
Banana

While it may not look it, Silver Bell is an open-pollinated selection from a Blue Banana squash population. It was introduced by Ferry-Morse Seed Co. in 1956. Silver Bell was recommended to us as a small (2-4 pound), delicious, long storing squash by our friend Beth Hoinacki of Goodfoot Farm, and it really is a winner. Seed available from several places including Seed Savers Exchange.

These gray, bell-shaped squash squash turn pink in storage. Sweet with dry flesh. In our March 2021 tasting, Silver Bell was a top performer for its appearance and texture.

• productive and reliable

• good storage

When to Find/Eat: November - March

Eater Comments from Tasting: “citrus”

“earthy”

“not too sweet with a little bitterness. sophisticated”

“smooth and pudding-like”