Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A wooden box full of butternut squash - Catherine Anne Thomas/Shutterstock Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata) is a staple crop ...

One of the most popular kinds of winter squash, the butternut variety is tan when ripe and has a bulbous base, narrower “torso,” and orange flesh. It has the sweetest flavor about 2 months after it is ...

Butternut squash is ready to harvest when the skin turns from green to a deep beige. The rind will be hard—if you press your fingernail into the squash, it shouldn't leave a mark. Vines will be dying ...

Pumpkins may get all the credit as the favorite fruit of fall, but that doesn't mean butternut squash doesn't deserve its flowers, too! As far as fall flavors go, there's nothing like the nutty, sweet ...

Butternut squash is a fan favorite in our home, and many home gardeners appreciate it deep into the winter. Its rich, nutty flavor and long storage life make it a unique ingredient, and a worthwhile ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

As we move into the last part of our growing season, winter squash, also called hard shell squash, is beginning to look ripe. These squash include acorn squash, butternut, buttercup, delicata and ...

Dear Master Gardener: How do you tell when it’s time to harvest squash? Answer: Pick winter squash and pumpkins before a hard freeze. A light frost that kills the vine will usually not harm the fruit.

Sweet, nutty, and rich in vitamins and minerals like magnesium and potassium, the humble butternut squash is a fall and winter favorite. Unfortunately, finding a ripe squash can feel like ...