Summer squash is thought to be native to the Americas. Summer squash has been found in Central America and Mexico as far back as 7000 BC. Summer squash spread throughout North America from Central America. The name squash is apparently derived from the Algonquin "askoot asquash", meaning "eaten green". Summer squash found its way to Europe when the early explorers returned home.
There are four basic categories of summer squash: straightneck, crookneck, scallop (aka patty pan squash), and zucchini (aka cozelle). Each summer squash variety has its own delicate flavor that can be incorporated into salads, pastas, pasta salads, bean salads, roasted vegetables, or pizza topping. On top of that, summer squash flowers are edible too and are even considered a delicacy in Italy and the United States.
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Summer Squash Seeds
Here are a few sources of summer squash seeds to get you started.
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Books
Here are some books we found that might help you with your summer squash.
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