If you are looking to grow squash, you need to know what kind of squash you are growing. Squash plants come in many different varieties and each variety has its own look, feel and taste. Knowing the differences between these varieties will help you grow your best crop.
Squash are a family of plants that include the summer squashes (including zucchini, pumpkin and yellow crookneck), the winter squashes (including butternut, Hubbard and acorn) and the tropical summer squashes (such as the calabash).