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Health Benefits of Squash

Summer squash are a subset of squashes that are harvested when immature, while the rind is still tender and edible. These tasty, wholesome vegetables are easy to grow, and so productive that even a small planting usually yields an abundant harvest. By following some simple guidelines for proper planting, you can grow summer squash on a trellis, and enjoy their bounty all summer long. How to : Sow the squash seeds 2 to 3 inches deep, planting four to five seeds 3 to 4 inches apart in the soil...

How to Save Butternut Squash Seeds. Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a winter squash that is native to North America. An annual vegetable, its seeds can be collected at the end of each growing season and saved for the next growing season. Planted in spring, the seeds will germinate in soil that is 60 to 105 F, but 95 F is their optimal soil temperature for germination.

Pumpkin & squash identification chart

You might have heard of spaghetti squash, but do you know what to do with it? Learn 3 ways to prep it, plus 8 ways to eat it!

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Two weeks ago, three buttercup squash arrived in my CSA box. And for two weeks, they have been sitting on my counter. For some reason these little green and brown winter squash intimidate me. Last …

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Look beyond acorn and butternut squash this autumn. There are over a dozen other varieties to choose from for your fall and winter recipes.

For delicious summer and winter cucurbit dishes, plant squash, pumpkins, melons and cucumbers.

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Benefits of Squash