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Zucchini, Cucurbita pepo, is a member of the cucumber and melon family and is harvested while immature, making the rind tender and edible, like all… Read More »What Is A Green Squash?

Zucchini is incredibly versatile and can be eaten raw or cooked. Here are some ways to incorporate it into your meals: Add it raw to… Read More »Can You Eat Zucchini And Yellow Squash Raw?

Yellow squash is an edible vegetable that belongs to the cucurbit family wherein zucchini, pumpkins, melons, cucumbers, and gourds are also included. The squash is… Read More »What Is This Yellow Squash?

They also have softer, edible outer skins. Popular summer squashes include pattypans and yellow squash. Like zucchini, yellow squash is commonly called summer squash, adding… Read More »Is Summer Squash The Same As Yellow Squash?

Kabocha squash skin is edible and nutritious, but if you want to peel the kabocha squash for soup, you can do so after slicing it… Read More »Do I Need To Peel Kabocha Squash?

There are several different butternut squash varieties available to the backyard vegetable gardener. Most varieties are fairly similar in appearance and taste, with slight variations.… Read More »Are There Different Types Of Butternut Squash?

Make a diagonal cut (your knife should be on a 45-degree angle) about 1 1/2 inches from one end. Roll the squash a half turn… Read More »How Do You Cut A Squash Diagonally?

It’s also fine to eat the peel and seeds in zucchini’s cousins in the summer squash family. Those include yellow squash (both straight neck and… Read More »Can You Eat The Skin On A Cousa Squash?