Squash

You can eat the botanic fruit while it’s young or matured (but remove the skin and seeds once it’s matured) when cooked. As long squash… Read More »Can You Eat Long Squash?

It offers a classic summer squash flavor; mild with nuances of black pepper and nuts and a slightly buttery flavor when cooked. Which is better… Read More »What Does Straight Neck Squash Taste Like?

It can help your blood pressure. Butternut squash is high in potassium, which can help keep your blood pressure in check. Managing your blood pressure… Read More »Does Squash Lower Blood Pressure?

Their thin skin is edible so no need to peel. By far the fastest way to cook them is on the grill. Cut into fours.… Read More »Do You Peel Patty Pan Squash?

This squash variety is actually a relative of butternut types but with a long neck that’s packed with sweet tasting orange flesh. It matures quite… Read More »What Is A Long Neck Squash?

Applications. The Yellow Straightneck is a classic summer squash and can be used both raw and cooked in recipes that call for zucchini or summer… Read More »Can You Eat Straight Neck Squash Raw?

Prepare Chinese squash as you would summer squash or zucchini; steam or sautee, roast, add to soups or stews, or simply eat it raw (remove… Read More »Can You Eat Chinese Squash Raw?

Not edible, goose gourds add their very own colorful presence to fall table arrangements. Pair with festive Indian corn and mini-pumpkins. What gourds are not… Read More »Are Gooseneck Squash Edible?

Yet another tactile way to test for cushaw squash harvest readiness is to take your fingernail and try to press it through the skin of… Read More »How Do You Know When A Cushaw Squash Is Ripe?

Our hero, the cushaw, is a winter squash (which, as a loosely defined group, are squash that are allowed to mature on the vine before… Read More »Is Cushaw A Squash Or Pumpkin?