Jack Miller

You pollinate squash plants by moving pollen from the male flower to the female flower.   Squash plants produce separate male and female blossoms on the same vine.   This means they need a little help to move pollen from one flower to another for fruit to form.   If you’ve been asking yourself “how … Read more

You plant summer squash by sowing seeds or transplants directly in warm soil after the last frost date in your area.   If you’ve been wondering how do you plant summer squash, the answer is simpler than you might think, and it mostly comes down to timing, sunlight, and giving those fast-growing vines plenty of … Read more

You plant acorn squash by sowing seeds directly into warm soil about an inch deep once the danger of frost has passed.   These quirky little winter squash with their ribbed, acorn-like shape are surprisingly easy to grow as long as you give them what they love most: sunshine, space, and rich, well-draining soil.   … Read more

You plant squash seeds by sowing them directly into warm soil about one inch deep.   Squash seeds are easy to plant and even easier to grow once the weather warms up.   Whether you’re growing zucchini, butternut, or acorn squash, the planting process is basically the same.   In this post, we’ll walk through … Read more

How do you pick a good spaghetti squash? You pick a good spaghetti squash by looking for one that feels heavy for its size and has a hard, glossy rind.  A good spaghetti squash should have an even, golden-yellow color without any soft spots, cracks, or green patches.  If you’ve been wondering how to pick … Read more