winter squash
noun
: any of various hard-shelled squashes (such as acorn squash, cushaw, or Hubbard squash) that can be stored for several months and belong to cultivars of several cucurbit species (especially Cucurbita maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo)
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Corn stalks grow tall while winter squash plants take up a lot of horizontal space as the vines sprawl out and cover the ground, which helps maintain moisture in the soil.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
From aromatic staples like garlic and onion to tough-skinned winter squashes, here's a helpful breakdown of all the vegetables that don't need refrigeration.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil Type: Moist, Well-draining, Fertile
Soil pH: Acidic to Neutral (5.8-7.0)
The genus Cucurbita includes summer and winter squash, pumpkins, zucchini, and ornamental gourds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Plants like winter squash and watermelon take up a great deal of space and are better suited to planting in the ground.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
From aromatic staples like garlic and onion to tough-skinned winter squashes, here's a helpful breakdown of all the vegetables that don't need refrigeration.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Soil Type: Moist, Well-draining, Fertile
Soil pH: Acidic to Neutral (5.8-7.0)
The genus Cucurbita includes summer and winter squash, pumpkins, zucchini, and ornamental gourds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Plants like winter squash and watermelon take up a great deal of space and are better suited to planting in the ground.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Winter squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winter%20squash. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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