Winter Squash

Winter squash differ from summer squash because they're harvested when the rinds harden. Popular types of winter squash include butternut, acorn, pumpkin, and spaghetti. Despite their name, winter squash should be planted in the spring and fall.

UF/IFAS Publications

• Calabaza - Cucurbita moschata Duch. ex Lam.
• Florida Food Fare: Winter Squash (PDF)
• Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide
• Home Vegetable Garden Techniques: Hand Pollination of Squash and Corn in Small Gardens
• New Plants for Florida: Tropical Pumpkin
• Preparing Pumpkins and Winter Squash: Cubed for Canning
• Squash, Banana - Cucurbita maxima Duch.
• Squash, Spaghetti - Cucurbita pepo L.

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Cool Season Vegetables
• Fall Vegetable Gardening
• Pumpkins for Fall

Other Sites

• Growing Pumpkins and Winter Squash--North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
• Home Gardening Series: Winter Squash--University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (PDF)
• Pumpkins and Winter Squash--Fort Valley State University (GA) Cooperative Extension Program (PDF)