Confused in the squash aisle? Learn 18 types of squash—summer vs. winter—plus how to pick, store, and cook each one with ...
Squash fall into two categories. Summer squash have thin edible skin while winter squash — also known as gourds — have tough ...
The acorn squash is a common, but less well-known member of the cucurbita family of gourds, which includes summer and winter ...
While there are many different types of squash, registered dietitian Emily Van Eck, RD, says that there are some nutritional ...
Squash—who doesn't love it?! You can mash it, puree it, stuff it, slice it...you get the idea. But there are a lot of different varieties out there, and figuring out how to best use them in the ...
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Types of Winter Squash

The Many Types of Winter Squash The overwhelming number of winter squash varieties can be divided into three main groups, classified by species: Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, and Cucurbita ...
Sure, you know all about pumpkin and zucchini but what about patty pan, luffa and banana squash? It turns out that this plant family is large and surprisingly diverse. In fact, there’s a delicious ...
Pumpkins aren't the only gourds to grow for harvest in the fall; several edible winter squash varieties are just as perfect ...
Have you been thinking about trying a new vegetable this winter season? Consider trying out winter squash. Compared to their summertime cousins, winter squashes have a denser texture and flavor with ...