Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo), including zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, and patty pan, is common in central New York vegetable gardens. Summer squash grows quickly, is early to harvest, and is ...

Zucchini and summer squash plants are prolific growers that thrive in the warm temperatures. These plants will continuously produce new squash blossoms and fruits as long as conditions are favorable, ...

DEER PARK, Wash. — Eric Elithorp has to harvest his zucchini at least three times a week. Sometimes more. “You can almost see it grow,” Elithorp said. “If you get a 90-degree day, sometimes you’ve got ...

If you’re looking to add squash plants to your garden, check out six delicious types of summer and winter squash to plant during the month of April!

Boost your squash harvest with these companion plants. When it's time to harvest summer squash, whether it's for a summer squash casserole, squash cake, or stewed squash, gather all your best squash ...

Squash is a staple veggie of summer gardens—easy to grow and low maintenance, with impressively high yields and plenty of potential uses in your cooking. But, when thinking of summer squash, it's ...

Squash can be divided into two major categories — summer and winter squash. Summer squash have thin skins, while winter squash have hard shells. Roasting, puréeing for soup, slicing raw, and searing ...

With most of the U.S. expected to have one of the hottest summers on record, these crops are least likely to bolt or wilt. This summer is predicted to be another scorcher, with record breaking ...

Once established, summer squash plants can continue to grow, producing female flowers and new squash throughout the growing season. How long they’ll keep yielding depends mostly on the variety, ...