Mirlitons are part of Louisiana’s heritage — and they’re easy to grow at home

Mirlitons hold a special place in Louisiana’s culinary and horticultural heritage. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter

Like a lot of people who grew up in Louisiana, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Jason Stagg has fond memories of eating casseroles and other dishes his mother prepared using mirlitons — a unique squas...