61 articles related to `Squash`
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Squash Pests Under Control
A squash plant’s large leaves on a long stem reaching up or out, tend to be a large target for…
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White Spots on Squash Leaves – Not Always Fatal
Powdery mildew is the only culprit that causes white spots on squash plants. This fungus is not attractive on any…
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Growing Long-Lasting Prolific Squash Plants
Today’s gardener can choose from a kaleidoscope of colors, unique shapes, and different sizes of squash. This prolific vegetable from…
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Squash Storage Made Simple
Watching squash grow on the vine is rewarding, but the greatest reward is eating the fruits of your labor. Knowing…
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Saving Squash Seeds for Stronger Plants
Squash seed saving is an endeavor that can reward you with seeds that are adaptable to your location. Following some…
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How to Pick Squash at the Appropriate Time
Knowing when and how to pick squash is vital. A gardener needs to know when the squash is ripe as…
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The Squash Vine Borer Can Be Defeated
The squash vine borer (Melittia satyriniformis) is a potentially devastating to squash plants and other cucurbit plants. The key to…
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Winning the War Against Squash Bugs
Squash bugs (Asasa tristis) can wreak havoc on squash plants and other plants in the cucurbit family. Clusters of these…
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Growing Butternut Squash
In the 1920s, North Dakota State University researchers bred an accidental cross between the Essex and Quality varieties of squash.…
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Identifying Ripe Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is a favorite squash that many gardeners enjoy growing. It has orange flesh that works in both sweet…
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The Proper Way to Store Winter Squash
The growing season is over, and you have a plethora of winter squash at your disposal. The question is, what…
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Knowing When to Harvest Winter Squash
It is easy to identify when most garden produce is ripe just by color or feel. If this is your…
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Basic Tips for Growing Winter Squash
Even if you are a beginner gardener, you probably already know how easy it is to grow squash like zucchini.…
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The Many Types of Winter Squash
There are so many varieties of winter squash that it might be hard to decide which ones to plant in…
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Choosing and Harvesting Your Acorn Squash
There is little doubt that acorn squash is one of the most popular winter squash varieties you can plant. It…
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Learning When to Pick Acorn Squash
Growing acorn squash is an excellent way to enjoy the benefits of your summer gardening long into winter. An easy-to-grow…
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How Can You Tell Your Acorn Squash is Ripe?
Acorn squash is one of the most well-known of the winter squash family. It is a versatile vegetable that is…
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What is Winter Squash and When Should I Plant It?
If you are planting a garden and want to enjoy the fruits of your labor past summer or early fall,…
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Short-term Storage of Yellow Squash
Yellow squash is a summer squash that requires the same short-term storage of squashes such as zucchini and pattypan. Proper…
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Yellow Squash Picking Time
One of the first vegetables to harvest in the summer garden is yellow squash. In 60 days or less from…
