38 Best Types of Squash | Best Squash Varieties to Grow
30.06.2023 - 12:15
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Check out the Best Types of Squash that you can grow in pots or gardens! They are easy to maintain and provide a plentiful harvest for the entire family.
These squashes are harvested when they are still immature. The plants on the below list have a bushy growth habit.
You can use this rare variety as an alternative to traditional zucchini. It is also a great choice for gardens as it grows fruits for an extensive period of time.
This hybrid squash will give you the flavor of zucchini. Grill or slice it for perfect summer dining. The squash has deep green skin, and they grow on bushy vines.
Fortune is a cultivar of yellow squash and has a pale yellow, butter-hued skin. This easy-to-grow squash is quite similar to the ‘straight neck’ squash.
The gold rush has a deep yellow rind with a waxy sheen. It has a mild taste, which is excellent for eating raw, steaming, or grilling.
This hybrid variety is round in shape, like a pool ball. It has tender white flesh, which is perfect for baking and stuffing.
Patty pan has a distinct, flat shape and scalloped margins. Its sweet taste makes it popular for making cakes.
This squash is a cultivar of yellow summer squash with a prominent curved neck. It has tender, bumpy, or smooth skin, velvety flesh, and a mild flavor like zucchini.
As the name sounds, this little summer squash has the same shape as a papaya or a pear. You can use it for grilling, slicing, or relish it raw!
It is quite similar to zucchini but possesses a bulbous bud end. This tender squash has a sweet flavor and is famous in Lebanese and Syrian cuisines.
This popular yellow summer squash cultivar is similar to crookneck but with an upright posture. It is a staple in American foods and is used in pasta, kabobs, soups, and