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Resources about Winter Squash

Gardening Guide: Winning Winter Squash

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Resources about Winter Squash

Explore the wonderful world of winter squash even further in our Resources section that is complementary to this collection. Get everything you need to grow, harvest, and eat delicious winter squash.

By Norann Oleson

Squash-specific resources:

Missouri Botanical Garden: The Missouri Botanical Garden is a good resource for learning more about winter squash.
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=e451

Penn State Extension: The Penn State Extension Center makes a strong case for growing winter squash.
https://extension.psu.edu/winter-squash-in-the-home-garden

Squash tools resources:

Botanical Interests: https://www.botanicalinterests.com/

Villamerx Home Goods: https://villamerx.com/

Gardener’s Supply Company: https://www.gardeners.com/

General gardening resources:

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds: This site bills itself as “America’s top source for pure heirloom seeds.” You can even order a print catalog for your own perusing.
https://www.rareseeds.com/

Bonnie Plants: Buy all your seedlings online, from this family-owned business that’s been around for 100+ years!
https://bonnieplants.com/

Burpee Seeds: One of the preeminent seed companies in the country, Burpee seeds and plants are available for all growing zones and for all seasons. Burpee guarantees each and every product. Order your seeds online!
https://www.burpee.com/

Dave’s Garden: Dave's Garden is one of the largest sites for gardeners in the world. It offers tens of thousands of encyclopedic files on plants, bugs, and birds, as well as helpful articles by gardening experts. The community also supports an open and safe place for advice, shared experiences, and an active seed and plant trade. There is even a user-reviewed vendor list of sites that sell plants and seeds.
https://davesgarden.com/

Farmtek: From seed-starting supplies to gardening tools and greenhouse kits, Farmtek caters to home gardeners and commercial farmers, large and small.
https://www.farmtek.com

Gardener’s Supply Company: Get innovative gardening products to help make your garden productive and your work more efficient and satisfying. From fertilizer and mulch to planters and pots, and from cages and trellises to snippers and canning jar sets, find what you need for your garden.
https://www.gardeners.com/buy/gardening/tomato-growing/

Growspan Greenhouse Structures: Find a greenhouse for any gardening style—from hobby gardening to commercial applications. All greenhouses are made in the U.S.
https://www.growspan.com/

National Gardening Association: With over 1 million members, the National Gardening Association is dedicated to promoting gardening and providing members with tools and resources for improving their skills.
https://garden.org/

Nutrition Value: An online database to help you quickly discover the nutritional value of almost any food, including individual items and prepared dishes—both cooked and raw.
https://www.nutritionvalue.org/

Plant Natural: A great resource for managing an organic garden, Plant Natural provides advice, guidance, and products—carrying everything from organic fertilizers and natural pest control products (including beneficial insects) to compost bins and natural cleaning products for your home.
https://www.planetnatural.com/

Seed Savers Exchange: An organization “dedicated to the preservation of heirloom seeds.” As a nonprofit, Seed Savers Exchange aims to conserve and promote America’s culturally diverse, but endangered garden and food crop heritage for future generations by collecting, growing, and sharing heirloom seeds and plants.
https://www.seedsavers.org/

Stark Bro’s: You can buy food seedlings and even fruit trees online from this 200-year-old business.
https://www.starkbros.com

True-Leaf Market: This organization has been a source for non-GMO seeds since 1974. You can get seeds for almost any crop plant here.
https://www.trueleafmarket.com

U.S. Composting Council: This group sets the standards for composting, including manufacturing and utilization that are central to creating healthy soils, clean air and water, a stable climate, and a sustainable society.
https://www.compostingcouncil.org/

USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map: Check out which zone your home garden is located in when you review this map.
https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/

Do you have squash resources that you find essential to growing winter squash? Please tell us which additional resources you find valuable.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Growing Zones for Winter Squash
  • Types of Winter Squash
  • Growing Winter Squash from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Winter Squash
  • Planting Winter Squash in the Ground or in Raised Beds
  • Growing Winter Squash in Containers
  • Watering, Weeding, Fertilizing and Pollinating your Winter Squash Plants
  • Pruning and Supporting Winter Squash
  • Harvesting your Winter Squash
  • Storing and Preserving Your Winter Squash
  • Dealing with Winter Squash Diseases
  • Dealing with Winter Squash Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Winter Squash
  • Plant Profiles

  • Sunshine Squash (C. maxima)
  • Burgess Buttercup Squash (C. maxima)
  • Autumn Frost Hybrid Squash (C. moschata)
  • Waltham Butternut Squash (C. moschata)
  • Acorn Table Queen Squash (C. pepo)
  • Goldetti Spaghetti Squash (C. pepo)
  • Recipes

  • Winter Squash Blossom Soup
  • Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
  • Winter Squash Bread
  • Roasted Stuffed Acorn Squash
  • Roasted Winter Squash Seeds
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Winter Squash
  • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Winter Squash
  • Resources about Winter Squash
  • Winter Squash Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • 25 Types of Powdery Mildew-Resistant Squash
  • The Sweetest Winter Squash: From Acorn to Sunshine

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