Tag: Squash

What is this? However, tomato feed might not be the best choice for vegetables such as cucumbers, squashes, and pumpkins. While tomato feed may give these plants a small boost, these types of plants need higher nitrogen concentrations, similar to leafy plants. Can you use tomato feed on all vegetables? Yes, you can use tomato […]

Yellow Mosaic Disease The disease known as either yellow mosaic or squash mosaic virus turn yellow squash green, or appears as yellow and green mottling over the fruit, reveals the University of California Integrated Pest Management Program. Can you eat green squash? The yellow and green squash you find from late spring to early fall […]

The pulp from the inside is then usually cooked and added to the filling. If the squash is overgrown a little and has large seeds, scoop them out and grate the flesh and skin to use in quick breads. Be sure to press the excess liquid from the grated summer squash. Can you eat overgrown […]

If you wait too long and the squash get too big, the seeds will be large, tough and hard to eat and the flesh won’t be quite as tender. Large summer squash are still edible and taste almost as good as young squash. But because of the texture of the flesh and seeds, more mature […]

You can harvest squash as often as they are ready. Summer varieties will continue producing fruit all season long, until frost kills them. The more you pick them, the more you will get. Winter types, on the other hand, usually ripen all at once. When should you harvest squash? Harvest winter squash when the rind […]

The higher the levels of cucubitacin, the more bitter the squash will taste. The most likely cause for a bitter taste in squash is due to an environmental stress of some sort, most likely a wide temperature flux or irregular irrigation. Either of these will create an excess of cucurbitacins to concentrate in the fruit. […]

Is squash a rich person sport? Squash is no longer considered a sport of rich people. It is popular in some less developed countries such as Egypt and Pakistan. Is squash a male dominated sport? The real misconception is that squash is solely played by men. This just isn’t true. Historically there was a very […]

Deer Resistant Vegetables and Herbs Certain plants, such as rhubarb, are toxic to deer. Deer usually also avoid root vegetables (which require digging) and prickly vegetables such as cucumbers and squashes with hairy leaves. Cultivars with strong odors such as onions, garlic and fennel are not palatable to deer. Do deer eat squash and zucchini? […]

Do you need two squash plants to pollinate? No, you do not need two squash plants in order to successfully pollinate them. One plant is all you need. However, the more you have, the better your chances are for getting plenty of male and female flowers, which will also increase your yields. How can you […]

Harvest summer squash frequently to keep all the young fruits picked from the vine causes the plant to continue to produce new fruits. How long will squash keep producing? Harvest Period: In fertile soil, with proper care and frequent harvest, and depending upon variety and growing conditions, summer squash usually remain productive for at least […]

The best time to harvest squash of these varieties is while they are still small. The size of summer squash when it is ready to be picked is around 6 inches (15 cm.) long or wide, if it is the patty pan variety. Beyond this size, summer squash begins to develop a think skin and […]

Water Stress In the heat of the day, squash leaves will sometimes wilt even though there is plenty of moisture in the soil. This happens when moisture evaporates from the large, flat leaves faster than the roots can replace it. Why does my plant wilt during the day? Plants with adequate moisture may wilt in […]

Look for firm, vibrantly colored squash. A few nicks and scratches on a squash’s thin skin are to be expected. But avoid wrinkly skin, which is a sign of age, or soft and wet spots, the first signs of rot. How do you buy squash? Look for a squash that feels heavy for its size; […]

Squash blossom end rotblossom end rotCalcium deficiency symptoms appear initially as localized tissue necrosis leading to stunted plant growth, necrotic leaf margins on young leaves or curling of the leaves, and eventual death of terminal buds and root tips. Generally, the new growth and rapidly growing tissues of the plant are affected first.https://en.wikipedia.org › Calcium_deficiency_(plant_disorder) […]

Spray the area with appropriate insecticide and continue treating at regular intervals throughout the growing season and up to two weeks prior to harvest. Controlling these pests is the only way to avoid squash wilt infection, as cucumber beetles will continue to feed on affected plants, further spreading the disease. Why is my squash plants […]

Rich in Nutrients and Low in Calories One cup (205 grams) of cooked butternut squash provides ( 1 ): Calories: 82. Carbs: 22 grams. Protein: 2 grams. Is squash a carb or protein? Summer squash, cooked from fresh (0.5 cup) contains 3.9g total carbs, 2.6g net carbs, 0.3g fat, 0.8g protein, and 18 calories. Is […]

Zucchini is one of the three sister vegetables (beans, corn, and squash) meaning that they all grow well together. When planting zucchini and other squash, keep in mind that they are “heavy feeders” and require more nutrients than most plants. How close can you plant squash and zucchini together? Summer Squash Plant Spacing Summer squash […]

Unpollinated squash starts to turn yellow at first. Then, they will stop growing, turn brown, and get soft to the touch. Looking at the zucchini squash is the only way to tell if flowers have been pollinated. Pollinated squash remains bright green and grows longer each day. How do you know if a plant is […]

“Squash” comes from the Narragansett Native American word askutasquash, which means “eaten raw or uncooked.” How did the game of squash get its name? Squash is an indoor racquet sport which was formerly called “Squash rackets”, a reference to the ‘squashable’ soft ball used in the game (compared with the harder ball used in its […]

If you have the room, let them go wild and you’ll be rewarded with tons of winter squash. In that case, you may want to prune off the end of the vine in early to mid August to make sure the plant puts all its energy into ripening squash rather than growing extra foliage and […]