Squashes, also known as Pumpkins
Squashes thrives in well-drained soil with full sunlight, requiring consistent watering to maintain slightly moist soil. Special care is needed to manage pests like squash bugs and prevent powdery mildew by ensuring good airflow and avoiding overhead watering. Prune excess foliage to promote better air circulation and fruit development.
Watering schedule: Every week
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
Care Difficulty | Easy |
Lifespan | Annual |
Watering Schedule | Every week |
Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
Soil pH | 5.5-7.5 |
Hardiness Zones |
2-13
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Field pumpkin are most commonly seen as decorations throughout the autumn and during the Halloween holiday, when they are carved and used as traditional jack-o'-lanterns. While the taste of field pumpkin flesh may not be ideal, eating the seeds after toasting them with a bit of salt can be a delicious treat!
Winter squash is a trailing vegetable vine that produces delicious fruits in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. The fruits have a moderate flavor and are utilized in a variety of cuisines worldwide. This plant's male and female blooms generate nectar and a scent that attracts a variety of bee species, including the squash bee.
Buffalo gourd (*Cucurbita foetidissima*) is a perennial plant that grows best in semiarid regions and deserts. It produces oil and may someday be commercially leveraged for biofuel production. The pumpkin portion of the gourd contains many carbohydrates.
Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a plant species also known as Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck Squash. This species is considered easy to grow in winter. Butternut squash is edible, sweet, flavorful and used for soups, stews, and pies. It will keep well if stored properly.
Coyote melon is a low-growing, sprawling vine that prefers dry conditions and loose, gravel-type soil. Although it is a member of the squash family, its fruit is inedible. The dried gourds were once used as musical instruments.
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