Squash (vegetable)

Squash is typically grown as an annual crop, meaning it completes its life cycle within one growing season. The plants germinate from seeds, grow, produce fruit, and then die off within a year. However, in warmer climates, some varieties may survive and produce fruit for more than one season if conditions allow.

No, squash is not a melon. While both belong to the Cucurbitaceae family, they are different types of plants. Squash typically refers to various species of the genus Cucurbita, which includes summer and winter squashes, whereas melons belong to the genus Cucumis, which includes watermelons and cantaloupes. Thus, they are distinct categories within the same broader family.

A medium butternut squash typically weighs around 2 to 3 pounds. Since there are 16 ounces in a pound, a medium butternut squash would weigh approximately 32 to 48 ounces.

Well honey, based on Lynn's preferences, it looks like she's into veggies over fruits. Pumpkins are in the squash family, so she'd probably be all over that. But apples, well, they're not her cup of tea. So, pumpkins are a go, but apples can take a hike.

You cannot squash a liquid because liquids do not have a fixed shape or volume like solids do. Liquids are made up of particles that are free to move past each other, allowing them to flow and take the shape of their container. When pressure is applied to a liquid, the particles simply move around and adjust to the new conditions, rather than being compressed or squashed together.

Bright orange squash used to make pie is most likely referring to pumpkin. Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that is commonly used in baking to make pumpkin pie. The flesh of the pumpkin is pureed and combined with sugar, spices, and other ingredients to create the filling for the pie.

Butternut squash is relatively higher in carbohydrates compared to some other vegetables, containing about 12 grams of carbs per 100 grams. While it can be included in moderation on a low carbohydrate diet, portion control is essential to stay within carb limits. It's best to pair it with other low-carb foods to maintain overall dietary goals. Always consider individual carb tolerance when incorporating it into your meals.

Well, honey, a whole butternut squash typically yields about 4 cups of cubed squash, which is roughly equivalent to 24 ounces. So, if you're looking to swap in pre-cut cubes, you'd need around 24 ounces to match a whole squash. Just remember, cooking ain't an exact science, so don't stress too much about the measurements!

Isn't it sort of hard to answer how many "strawberries" are in a bushel? Because if some strawberries are super large and others are small to med. sized, wouldn't this effect how many strawberries can fit in the bushel (container)? That is, if a farmer put super large strawberries in a basket and another farmer uses the exact same basket, but he/she put small or med. size strawberries it it. The second farmer will be able to get "more" in the basket than the other farmer with the largest fruit! Now, if a "bushel" is measured by "weight", then that would be an entire different story! It wouldn't matter what size the strawberries are...because they would be all be "weighed". EXAMPLE: Therefore, 50 super large-size strawberries would be the "approx." equavilent of 60-75 small-med. size strawberries! But, when "weighed" they all would equal the same weight...take or leave out a few.

in the cupboard or fridge.

does squash spoil if left overnight or two days

Yes! You must refrigerate pumpkin pie...it has milk in it and will go bad quickly. How do I know? Personal experience!

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you could make gala vasa with it it is a spanish recipe its with corn squash chesse carrots or any other vegi

Cheese is a milk-based product that is deliberately "spoiled" and is full of bacteria. That's primarily what gives cheese its distinctive flavour and aroma. However, cheese has a much longer shelf-life than the milk from which it is derived. Indeed, certain varieties that are encased in a protective rind and can take years to fully mature. And yet manufacturers will insist it must be eaten in 2 to 5 days of opening! This is sheer nonsense and is only a legal precaution.

The actual duration a cheese will "keep" varies according to the type of cheese. Once exposed to air, the bacteria begin to rapidly multiply, producing a visible green-blue mold. However, many cheese are visibly moldy by design, so any additional mold is unlikely to do you any harm. If the cheese is not intentionally moldy, people will often scrape or cut away the mold, but it is perfectly edible. The only real difference is a stronger taste and aroma.

Eventually, though, cheese will spoil for real. The first visible sign of spoiling is a darkening of the colour, a result of the cheese drying out. However, the interior of the cheese may be perfectly fine; you can simply cut away the harder protective exterior. The only reason to throw away cheese is when it has completely dried out. At that point, it can be said to have fully spoiled. It may well taste fine, but it is unpalatable. If there's no moisture left then it cannot even be melted at cooking temperature.

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The inside of a squash looks just like the inside of a pumpkin. Both are in the squash family.

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Yes.

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One bushel of summer squash weighs about 40 pounds. One bushel of pears weighs 50 pounds, and one bushel of Irish potatoes weighs 56 pounds.