This warm season crop produces high yields & abundant harvests.There are many varieties of summer squash to choose from including zucchini and winter types like acorn. The main difference between winter and summer types is their harvest time; the longer growing period gives winter squash a tougher, inedible skin and sweeter flesh.

Care: full sun, fertile, warm soil (60 degrees), moderate water needs, benefits from mulch, grow in ground & allow space to spread, transplants are common but can be started indoors from seed, needs good pollination.