Known collectively as cucurbits (Latin name: Cucurbitae), the squash family includes cucumbers, pumpkins, melons, and summer and winter squashes. Squashes in particular include a range of weird and exotic shapes and sizes such as Patty Pan, Spaghetti and Hokkaido varieties. Common to many of these plants are their gorgeous, edible yellow or orange-coloured flowers. Many […]
Are you wondering when or even how to trellis your squash plants? Squash belong to a group of fruits that grow on large plants. Trellising them might seem like a great idea, but is it possible? Find out!