Archaeological evidence suggests squash may have been first cultivated in Mesoamerica some 8,000 to 10,000 years ago,and may have been independently cultivated elsewhere at a later date.Squash was one of the "Three Sisters" planted by Native Americans. The Three Sisters were the three main native crop plants: maize (corn), beans, and squash. These were usually planted together, with the cornstalk providing support for the climbing beans, and shade for the squash. The squash vines provided ground cover to limit weeds. Weeds can be detrimental to the growing conditions of the squash. The beans provided nitrogen fixing for all three crops.
The spaghetti squash is a winter (hard skinned) squash.
it is summer spaghetti squash.
Crookneck squash is a summer squash.
The spaghetti squash is a winter (hard skinned) squash.
Winter Squash is 50lbs Summer Squash is 42.
Pattypan squash is a summer squash.
Summer
Calabaza is for winter squash, and chayote occidental usually works for summer squash.
Zucchini or summer squash are good substitutes for chayote squash in recipes.
If you cut the summer squash in half and then coat it in butter, it will provide a nice seasoning. Then you wrap the squash in foil and bake on the grill until soft.
The best month to plant summer squash is typically June. This timing allows the soil to warm sufficiently, as summer squash thrives in temperatures between 70°F and 90°F. Planting in June also ensures that the risk of frost has passed, providing a longer growing season for the squash to mature.
Well I know it is okay to freeze it in the summer and eat on it until you have fresh squash next summer. Both me and my grandma use that method with fresh squash from our gardens.