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, ...

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.

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.

2. Toss the zucchini, summer squash and tomatoes with enough oil to generously coat. Spread out on the preheated roasting pan ...

There are more squash sizes and shapes than you have fingers and toes to count. The list of varieties seems as endless as the number of zucchinis produced by a single plant - crookneck and ...

Squash bugs harm zucchini and pumpkins by feeding on leaves and fruit, leading to wilting and poor harvests. Control them early with handpicking, organic sprays, and by attracting beneficial insects.

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 ...

With most of the U.S. expected to have one of the hottest summers on record, these crops are least likely to bolt or wilt. This summer is predicted to be another scorcher, with record breaking ...

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, ...