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North Florida Research & Education Center- Suwannee Valley

North Florida Research & Education Center- Suwannee Valley

Squash

The name summer squash is used to describe squashes that have a thin, edible skin. Zucchini, yellow squash, crookneck, and pattypan are the most common summer squashes grown in Florida. Summer squashes are usually bush types and have less of a spreading, vining habit than winter squashes.