Learn how to identify and use 18 common winter squash varieties with pictures. Includes a winter squash varieties chart, flavor notes, storage tips, and real gardener advice for beginners. Winter squash come in so many shapes and sizes.
Use this guide to make shopping for, prepping, and cooking different types of winter squash varieties easier. There's many different winter squash varieties out there, and we love them all! Here's a helpful checklist for your future garden planning. Learn about squash varieties, including butternut, delicata, and more.
Discover flavors, cooking tips, and our favorite recipes for soups, casseroles, and pies. These are the best winter squash varieties for cooking and baking. From acorn to turban squash and everything in between, learn the taste, uses, and best cooking methods for each type of winter squash.
Explore winter squash varieties, with pictures to help you identify common types, their unique flavors and textures, and ideas for using them in your cooking. Winter Squash vs. Summer Squash Most types of winter squash (including pumpkins) are full of nutrients, long-lasting, and delicious - perfect for storing and enjoying all winter long.
They are kept on the vine until a hard ride develops around the squash, which allows it to be stored for the winter. Varieties of summer squash, on the other hand, are better enjoyed in the moment. In the fall and winter months, there is no shortage of hard squash to pique your fancy and delight your tastebuds.
Available in all shapes and sizes, hard squash is versatile, delicious and very nutritious. Familiarize yourself with different types of winter squash, including everything from acorn and butternut to kabocha and spaghetti squash. Experts break down the most popular types of winter squash, like butternut, kabocha, and acorn.
We also offer pictures of the squash types and ideas for cooking.