Summer squash (Cucurbita pepo), including zucchini, crookneck, straightneck, and patty pan, is common in central New York vegetable gardens. Summer squash grows quickly, is early to harvest, and is ...

Zucchini and summer squash plants are prolific growers that thrive in the warm temperatures. These plants will continuously produce new squash blossoms and fruits as long as conditions are favorable, ...

Q: Can I still plant summer squash in July and get some to harvest? Are there other vegetables I can plant this time of year? Answer: Yes. There is still time to grow summer squash such as crookneck, ...

If you are a beginner gardener, you might be intimidated by the idea of growing summer squash for the first time. From ...

Q: Can I still plant summer squash this late in July and get some to harvest? A: Yes. There is still time to grow summer squash such as crookneck, straightneck or zucchini; all will have fruit to ...

DEER PARK, Wash. — Eric Elithorp has to harvest his zucchini at least three times a week. Sometimes more. “You can almost see it grow,” Elithorp said. “If you get a 90-degree day, sometimes you’ve got ...

When it comes to squash varieties, there are way too many to count. This delicious fruit is one of the longest cultivated food plants, with a storied history that dates back over 8,000 years. This is ...

Squash is a staple veggie of summer gardens—easy to grow and low maintenance, with impressively high yields and plenty of potential uses in your cooking. But, when thinking of summer squash, it's ...

Once established, summer squash plants can continue to grow, producing female flowers and new squash throughout the growing season. How long they’ll keep yielding depends mostly on the variety, ...