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With the passing of Labor Day, it is now time to embrace a new season: Autumn\/Fall! Not only does it bring in some colder weather, but also a slew of tasty seasonal produce<\/a>! One such mighty contender is the squash. In today\u2019s blog, we\u2019ll talk about the various kinds of this fruit. Plus, some easy dishes to make with them!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Squad of Squash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A squash is part of the gourd family and is native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. They fall into two main groups:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. With annual or short-lived vines that require a more or less continuous water supply. <\/li>
  2. Grows in zones that tolerate dry conditions. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Also, did you know that they are fruit? This is because fruit contain seeds and develop from the flowers of a plant. Conversely, vegetables are a plant\u2019s roots, stems, or leaves. All types of squash have seeds and come from the flowering part of plants. Blossoms are the edible flowers that grow out of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thus, they are fruit that comes in all shapes and sizes! Check out but a few of those varieties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Summer Variety<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    These squash grow on bushy plants and are perfect when they are small and tender. September is the perfect month to pick the end of this harvest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n