Squash

As for gourds, that term includes plants in both the genera Cucurbita (soft-skinned gourds) and Lagenaria (hard-skinned gourds), so a pumpkin is also technically a… Read More »Is Pumpkin A Squash Or Gourd?

Zephyr Squash This type of summer squash is easily recognizable for its two-tone coloration: light green on the bottom and yellow on top. It’s about… Read More »What Is Light Green Squash?

Squash can contain a toxic compound called cucurbitacin E., which can cause cucurbit poisoning, also known as toxic squash syndrome (not to be confused with… Read More »Why Does Squash Upset My Stomach?

Winter squash leaves are edible. In fact, all parts of squash family plants are edible, from leaves to stems, flowers, fruit, skin and seeds. Are… Read More »Can You Eat The Leaves Of A Squash Plant?

“Squash” was originally short for lemon squash, though the name has of course spread to other flavours. The first cordials were tonics in Renaissance Italy,… Read More »Why Is Orange Juice Called Squash?

Basically, according to the Missouri Botanical Garden, the main distinction between squashes and gourds is that squashes are grown and harvested to eat, while gourds… Read More »How Do You Tell The Difference Between A Squash And A Gourd?

The average squash of this type is about 7 inches (17.5 centimeters) in diameter and weighs approximately 3 pounds (1.4 kilograms), though some individual specimens… Read More »How Big Do Buttercup Squash Get?

around 3 teaspoons. Diluting a small amount of squash with water can make it seem quite harmless, but in actual fact a squash or cordial… Read More »How Much Sugar Is In A Glass Of Squash?

Most often used as a summer squash, it is characterized by its yellow skin (which may be smooth or bumpy) and sweet yellow flesh, as… Read More »What Kind Of Squash Has Bumpy Skin?

Charlotte Lake/Shutterstock. One of the most popular types of squash, butternut squash has a creamy, pale orange exterior. (The more orange the skin, the riper,… Read More »What Type Of Squash Is Orange?