Category: Vegetables

Summer squash, pumpkins, gourds, and some types of winter squash belong to the same plant species, Cucurbita pepo. All varieties within this species may cross with one another. Thus, an acorn squash will cross pollinate with a zucchini or a miniature gourd. Can you plant zucchini and squash close together? Summer squash and zucchini can […]

In addition to color, the rind, or skin, of acorn squash will become hard. Another way to tell ripeness is to look at the plant’s stem. The stem attached to the fruit itself will become withered and brown once the fruit has thoroughly ripened. How do you pick a good acorn squash? Check the skin […]

Some diseases that affect acorn squash plants are wilt disease, powdery mildew, downy mildew and scab disease. These are usually identified by a powder like substance on the leaves or stems. There may also be visible black spots or splotches on the leaves themselves. Why do my squash plants keep dying? Yellow squash vines that […]

This dark green squash is acorn-shaped, hence its name. The golden-orange flesh offers a mildly sweet flavor and a somewhat dry texture. Why is it called acorn squash? Acorn Squash Description It is roughly ovoid in shape with thick ridges, five to eight inches long, four to five inches across, and has a defined point […]

Do not store whole, uncooked acorn squash in the fridge. It will spoil in days or weeks. Raw, sliced acorn squash lasts for 3–4 days in the fridge. Cooked acorn squash can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days before it spoils. How can you tell if an acorn squash is bad? Stored at […]

When you’re picking an acorn squash in the grocery store, look for one that feels heavy for its size. The squash’s exterior skin should be dark and dull with no soft spots. Shiny acorn squash skin is a sign that the squash hasn’t matured. Acorn squash skin should have a good balance of green with […]

Jarrahdale Pumpkin. Australian squash or Queensland Blue Winter Squash is also known as the Jarrahdale Pumpkin, named after Jarrahdale, Western Australia’s first timber town, in 1872. What is another name for acorn squash? pepper squashAcorn squash (Cucurbita pepo var. turbinata), also called pepper squash or Des Moines squash, is a winter squash with distinctive longitudinal […]

Acorn squash has a glycemic load of 8, which means that a single serving does not raise blood sugar levels significantly. Does squash raise blood sugar? Squash is also rich in healing antioxidants and Vitamin A — which can improve insulin production — and Vitamin C, which has been shown to reduce blood glucose in […]

The acorn squash originated in Mexico and Central America. From there, it made its way across North America, where it was cultivated and highly prized. Since the seeds could be dried and stored, it became a valuable source of food during lean times and on journeys. Where does acorn squash grow? Acorn squash Acorn squash […]

Cooking. Because acorn squash have a thicker, sturdier skin and are more fibrous, they’re best for roasting and stuffing. Butternut squash are a lot smoother, which makes them great for soups, but they can be roasted and stuffed, too. Which is better butternut squash or acorn squash? Acorn squash wins the match. It offers more […]

Cure squash and pumpkins for 10 days at temperatures between 80°F and 85°F and relative humidity of 80 to 85 percent. Curing winter squash requires about 10 to 14 days of simply letting the squash sit in a warm place with good air circulation. Does squash have to be cured? Note: Acorn squash is an […]