Sure, you know all about pumpkin and zucchini but what about patty pan, luffa and banana squash? It turns out that this plant family is large and surprisingly diverse. In fact, there’s a delicious ...

Many home cooks opt for small-sized summer squash, like these from Pitney Meadows Farm stand in Saratoga Springs. Book cover for "Perfectly Good Food" by Margaret Li and Irene Li. Grilled costata ...

Understandably, many people use the terms zucchini and summer squash interchangeably. Unlike the winter squash family, which is identifiable by thick, tough outer skin and a dense, usually orange or ...

Zucchini, also called courgette, belongs to the Cucurbitaceae plant family, which includes melons, spaghetti squash, and cucumbers. It is typically harvested when still immature, usually measuring ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Because they are botanical cousins, crookneck yellow squash and zucchini — ...

Gardeners know when it is summer because they can hardly keep up with the squash harvest. Summer and summer squash go hand in hand. But wait, are they summer squash or are they zucchini? Both summer ...

It's rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. It's low in calories and carbs. But most of all, it's deliciously versatile. We're talking about zucchini. Long before zucchini noodles (or zoodles) were even ...

I know I say this every year, but it seemed like zucchini season got off to a slow start. No gigantic gourds awaited us when we returned from vacation – just one or two supermarket-sized squash. Even ...

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Growing zucchini does not require a backyard. With the right setup, containers can support healthy plants and generous harvests all season long.