These cute little winter squash (they are typically the size of a grapefruit) are prolific producers and have a squat shape, deep ridges, and a recessed top. Eat the skin and sweet flesh either baked, ...

Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a staple crop for fall harvests because it's a healthy vegetable full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber that can last for months when properly stored. You can ...

Don’t let your squash and cukes get too big before harvesting them, but if you do forget use overmature cucumbers in smoothies, dips and flavored waters and squash into soups and sauces or harvest ...

Butternut squash is ready to harvest when the skin turns from green to a deep beige. The rind will be hard—if you press your fingernail into the squash, it shouldn't leave a mark. Vines will be dying ...

Winter squash are not actually cool season vegetables, but are warm season vegetables that grew last summer to harvest this autumn or winter.