Winter squash is thought to be native to the Americas. Winter squash has been found in Central America and Mexico as far back as 7000 BC. Winter squash spread throughout North America from Central America. The name squash is apparently derived from the Algonquin "askoot asquash", meaning "eaten green". Winter squash found its way to Europe when the early explorers returned home.
There are six basic categories of winter squash: acorn, buttercup, butternut, spaghetti, delicata (aka sweet dumpling squash), and hubbard. Each winter squash variety has its own delicate flavor. Winter squash flowers are edible and are considered a delicacy in Italy and the United States.
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The Farm & Garden Forums are a great resource for getting answers to your questions about how to start, grow, water, harvest, and prepare winter squash. Here are a few select discussions:
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Winter Squash Seeds
Here are a few sources of winter squash seeds to get you started.
Tools, Equipment, and Supplies
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Books
Here are some books we found that might help you with your winter squash.
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