HUNGRY FRUIT: Squash are heavy feeders, meaning they thrive in soil with high fertility. If you don’t have rich soil, you can add an organic fertility source before planting squash, and/or apply a ...

Squash plants are not only prolific producers, but many types, both summer squash and winter squash, also get quite large. Their sprawling vines overwhelm smaller vegetables and other nearby plants.

Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo), including zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, and patty pan, is common in central New York vegetable gardens. Summer squash grows quickly, is early to harvest, and is ...

You love enjoying fresh-from-the-garden squash and incorporating vegetables into your meals. While these plants are popular choices for gardeners of all skill levels, many who are just developing ...

Squash is a simple crop to grow, but for high yields a little knowledge goes a long way. First off, pumpkins, zucchini, summer squash, and winter squash are all culinary terms that tell us how they ...

I love squash and would love to grow some in my garden, but so many of my gardener friends have given up on growing squash. Any suggestions to help keep my squash plants healthy? — K.S.

Squash tastes better when it comes from your garden. Although winter squashes are delicious, their rambling vines take up a lot of space. Every square foot in a vegetable garden is valuable real ...

Acorn Squash is a seed that was introduced to Grow a Garden on October 4, 2025, as part of the Chubby Chipmunk update. If you're looking to add this crop to your garden, I've put together a guide on ...

It's hard to beat the cozy feeling radiating from a warm bowl of butternut squash soup, but what if you want more variety in your fall menu and the satisfaction of trying something new in your ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Happy first day of summer. We have just experienced the longest day of the year (for sunlight) as the Summer Solstice occurred at 10:57 p.m. on Wednesday, ...