Seed

Short Germinating seeds

Notes
Growing Winter Squash is easy and prolific producers. Winter Squash is a member of the cucurbit family of vegetables, which also includes Pumpkins and Cucumbers.

Winter Squash requires at least three months of warm, frost free conditions for crop production. Winter Squash will tolerate a light frost.

Winter Squash are mature and ready to harvest when the stems holding the fruit begin to shrivel. Cut the squash from the vine rather than pulling it free. When you cut the squash from the vines leave two inches of stem attached if possible.

Often, Squash are categorized as either summer or winter. The difference is the immature fruits of summer varieties are eaten fresh, while the Winter Squash are harvested in late fall when mature and the skins have toughened. After harvest Winter Squash can be stored in a cool, dry location, and used into the winter.

Planting

Harvest

Cultural

Varieties