At this time of year, butternut squash is a great veggie to plant. Most of the planting and harvesting for this kind of squash takes place in the spring, and it is ready to be picked in the fall as soon as its outer skin has hardened. The bright orange hue and rigid, smooth skin …
Summer squash comes in several different varieties, all very productive and vigorous growers. It’s easy to grow and a staple in home gardens. Summer squash takes a frost-free, warm growing season and is harvested before the rind hardens, unlike winter squash. Though they don’t have a long shelf life like winter squash, summer squash can …
It’s hard to find a vegetable garden that doesn’t have a squash plant or two in it. There are so many squash kinds to choose from when it comes to growing squash, and this is one of the most satisfying elements of the hobby. You may find squash varieties that come in every form and …
Most varieties of winter squash can be preserved for months after harvest, therefore patience is required to cultivate them. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow and harvest winter squash in your garden, this is the course for you! About Winter Squash The fruits of winter squash are harvested in the autumn when they are …
Are your pumpkin leaves covered in white powdery mildew? You have company; I also do. White pumpkin leaves and powdery mildew on your pumpkins: what causes them and how can you get rid of them? To learn more about treating powdery mildew on pumpkin plants, continue reading this article. What Causes White Pumpkin Leaves? It’s …
Maybe your goal is to raise a gigantic pumpkin for the county fair. Alternatively, maybe you just want to carve a jack o’lantern for Halloween. No matter how you look at it, the white patches on your pumpkin’s leaves aren’t healthy for it. Then why are your pumpkin’s leaves developing white spots? Your pumpkin’s white …
Summer squash come in many different varieties and are an excellent crop for the spring vegetable garden. From zucchini, cocozelle, and straightneck, to yellow croockneck and luffa squash, there are so many different cultivars to grow, depending on what climate you live in. summer squashes grow quickly and are harvested in the summer before they …
Will pumpkins grow in clay soil is a question I am asked frequently because my vegetable garden is all clay soil. Each year I grow pumpkins and each year I try and grow them even bigger than the year before! This versatile veg is great in pies, soup, or stuffed. Pumpkin is a traditional favorite …