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Squash, Yellow

Yellow squash are summer squash, which are are the young fruit of Cucurbita pepo and members of the Cucurbitaceae family. They are a variety of marrow squash. Cantaloupe and cucumber also share in that family tree and are Cucurbits. There are two “types” of squash: summer squash and winter squash. What is the difference? The short answer is,…

Squash, Zucchini

Zucchini squash are summer squash, which are are the young fruit of Cucurbita pepo and members of the Cucurbitaceae family. They are a variety of marrow squash that resembles a large cucumber. Cantaloupe and cucumber also share in that family tree and are Cucurbits. There are two “types” of squash: summer squash and winter squash. What is the…