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Squash is a type of plant that belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. The members of this family are commonly referred to as cucurbits and include plants such as gourds melons cucumbers and pumpkins. The most common types of squash are summer squash and winter squash. Summer squash includes varieties such as zucchini crookneck and scallop squash. Winter squash includes varieties such as acorn butternut spaghetti and Hubbard squash.
Some of the most popular and widely grown squash varieties are:
- Zucchini
- Crookneck
- Scallop
- Acorn
- Butternut
- Spaghetti
- Hubbard
Squash is a nutritious and versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. It can be steamed boiled roasted grilled sauteed and even eaten raw. Squash is a great source of vitamins A and C as well as dietary fiber. It can be a healthy and delicious addition to any meal.
Gudrun Cremin
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What ball sport is boasting part of?
Squash
Where squash grow?
Squash grows about anywhere that has a growing season. It is huge family of plants. Cucumbers, watermelons, acorn squash, summer squash are just a few. One or two plants will do it for a family. They grow best in composted soil.
What part of the plant is squash?
Squash grows from the flower of the plant.
How many cotyledons does a pumpkin seed have?
squash plants
Where does squash grow?
Squash grows about anywhere that has a growing season. It is huge family of plants. Cucumbers, watermelons, acorn squash, summer squash are just a few. One or two plants will do it for a family. They grow best in composted soil.
What plants did the the haudenosaunee call the three sisters?
The haudenosaunee call there plants crops and beans also squash that they called three sisters
What do pumpkin and squash have in common?
Neither, all three are individual members of the same Cucurbitaceae family of vine growing plants.
What other plants do you eat that is related to pumpkins?
squash
What part of the body is Squash good for?
Yellow squash contains carotene and therefore is good for the eyes.
When making zuchinni bread can you substitute yellow summer squash for part of the zuchinni squash?
Yes.
Is eggplant part of the squash family?
Yes, they are different. Purple squash is made in a quantity of 7 to a sprout and eggplant is made in a quantity of 3 to a sprout. Eggplant is used in more recipes than purple squash, also.
What other plants do you eat which are related to pumpkins?
Squash, gourds, etc.squash
