Summer squash have thin skins and soft seeds, both of which are edible.
The tender flesh has a high water content, a mild flavor and doesn t require long cooking. Summer squash lives up to its name in most parts of the country because it likes hot weather and can t be planted until the air temperature stays in the 65-75 degree F. range. For most of Florida that means summer squash are really spring and fall crops. The various summer squashes are available in the local markets year round, but Florida grown summer squash is available in the fall with the peak season in the spring. Crookneck squash is produced in larger quantities than most other types, followed by zucchini.