Plant winter squash when the weather is above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. In Southern climates, this could be in March, in Northern climates, this may not happen until May or even June. Winter squash takes ...

When it comes to squash varieties, there are way too many to count. This delicious fruit is one of the longest cultivated food plants, with a storied history that dates back over 8,000 years. This is ...

YAKIMA, Wash. -- Summer is fading into fall. Winter squash are turning up in the grocery stores and vegetable stands. If you didn’t grow any this year, you can start planning to introduce these ...

Some things are worth waiting for, like these tasty fall vegetables that can be harvested right up to the first frost—and ...

Question: I am wondering whether it is better to start squash seeds indoors then transplant outside or just wait and plant the seed outdoors. Which works better? Answer: Planting squash seed directly ...

As acorn, butternut and other winter squash varieties are finding their way from oven and stovetop to the dining table for holiday feasts or weeknight suppers, new varieties are being introduced for ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and Gardeners. It is hard to believe June is almost over and the July 4th Holiday is fast approaching. As we enjoy family, friends, fireworks and fire up the grill for ...

If you've been growing butternut squash this year, you don't need to eat it all right after harvesting it. Here's how to cure ...

Fall is here, with its delicious foods and flavors. Cinnamon, apple varieties, Brussels sprouts, beets, potatoes, turnips and parsnips will be abundant on tables and trending in recipes. And the star ...

According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, squash, (genus Cucurbita), is a genus of flowering plants in the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), many of which are widely cultivated as vegetables and for ...