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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Acorn Squash This type of winter squash is a starchy vegetable rich in magnesium, vitamins A and C, and potassium.
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
Pumpkins Pumpkins, a type of winter squash, don't fare well when planted near summer squash.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
Butternut Squash Butternut squash is a type of winter squash.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
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.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
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Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
Pumpkins Pumpkins, a type of winter squash, don't fare well when planted near summer squash.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 May 2025
Butternut Squash Butternut squash is a type of winter squash.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 24 Apr. 2025
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.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
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“Winter squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winter%20squash. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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