The rind is dark green with paler stripes. The flesh is orange with a buttery flavor similar to sweet potatoes. Stores for 3 - 6 months and also freezes well. The Waltham Butternut has long, tan colored fruits with think skin. The flesh is a dark orange with a great flavor and a moist texture.
Butternuts are really good baked and stuffed.
Stores for about 3-4 months. The skin is a whitish green with some green stripes. The flesh is a pale yellow, sweet and fibrous. It's good for baking and great for making pies. Delicata Squash c. pepo Delicata has become popular recently in grocery stores.