When it comes to squash varieties, there are way too many to count. This delicious fruit is one of the longest cultivated food plants, with a storied history that dates back over 8,000 years. This is ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Happy first day of summer. We have just experienced the longest day of the year (for sunlight) as the Summer Solstice occurred at 10:57 p.m. on Wednesday, ...

Generally, when you are looking to plant zucchini (Cucurbita pepo), you'll do so by late spring, or whenever the ground is consistently warm. However, if you missed your window, or you didn't decide ...

Squash is easy to grow and the fruits are nutritious, low in calories and a versatile vegetable. The summer squash and winter squash types start and grow as warm-season plants, but become different as ...