Zucchini and summer squash plants are prolific growers that thrive in the warm temperatures. These plants will continuously produce new squash blossoms and fruits as long as conditions are favorable, ...

Harvesting summer squash at just the right time is vital if you want to the benefit of the best taste and texture. An easy vegetable to grow, summer squash is an excellent addition to your vegetable ...

If you're shopping for squash seeds, you'll find many varieties. New gardeners should stick with the easiest option, and our Master Gardener is here to help.

Crops that languished for most of the brutal summer have seen a spurt of growth after recent rains that were accompanied by cooler temperatures. Beans have revived and are suddenly thriving, tomatoes ...

May is the time to plant squash in Mid-Missouri. Most squash can be put into two categories: summer squash and winter squash. The terms "summer" and "winter" are used to describe the time of use.

The short-vine, bushy summer squash plants are rather large (24 to 36 inches across), so make sure you space them properly in the garden. The fruit is harvested immature while it is young and tender ...

Q: Can I still plant summer squash this late in July and get some harvest? I lost all of my squash plants to insects and disease earlier this season. Answer: Yes, there is still time to grow summer ...

Most families need to plant only a few plants to supply them with an abundance of squash, and now is an excellent time to plants seeds or transplants into the garden. The short-vine, bushy summer ...

Once established, summer squash plants can continue to grow, producing female flowers and new squash throughout the growing season. How long they’ll keep yielding depends mostly on the variety, ...

The cucumber family, properly known as the Cucurbitaceae, provides a wide variety of vegetables popular in the summer home vegetable garden. Members of the cucumber family that can be planted now ...