John M

Yes, you can peel butternut squash to roast, and many cooks do it for a smoother, more uniform texture.   However, whether you peel butternut squash to roast is really a matter of personal preference and the recipe you’re following.   The skin of a butternut squash is actually edible once roasted, so peeling isn’t … Read more

You do not need to soak squash seeds before planting.   While soaking squash seeds before planting is a popular practice, it is not a requirement for successful germination.   Squash seeds are naturally hardy and will sprout just fine when planted directly into warm, moist soil.   That said, soaking squash seeds before planting … Read more

You don’t need to refrigerate squash if you’re storing it properly in a cool, dark place.   In fact, refrigerating squash can actually do more harm than good in many cases.   But here’s the thing – the answer depends on what type of squash you’re dealing with.   So if you’ve been wondering whether … Read more

You don’t need to peel yellow squash, and leaving the skin on is actually one of the best things you can do for both flavor and nutrition.   The skin of a yellow squash is thin, tender, and completely edible, which means all that extra prep work often isn’t necessary at all.   If you’ve … Read more

You do need to pollinate squash if you want a reliable harvest, because squash plants produce separate male and female flowers and the pollen has to move from one to the other for fruit to form.   Without pollination, that little squash at the base of a female flower will turn yellow, shrivel, and drop … Read more

You don’t necessarily need to prune squash plants, but doing so can help boost airflow, improve fruit production, and reduce disease issues.   That said, whether or not you need to prune squash plants really depends on how you’re growing them and what you’re trying to achieve.   Do you need to prune squash plants? … Read more