NGB Year of PPT Squash 2024.pptx
Squash: A versatile and delicious vegetable with a rich history. Pumpkins, squash,and gourds have enchanted gardeners and foodies for generations with their diversityin shapes, colors, and flavors. Collectively referred to as “squash,” the Cucurbitagenus has a rich history dating back over 8,000 years to Cetral and South Americaand 4,000 years later it was considered the primary agricultural crop of the ancients. Squash was an essential part of the "Three Sisters" or the "Trinity," which includedmaize, squash, and beans, for companion planting by the Indigenous people of theAmericas. Introduced to Europe in the late 16th century, squash in all its forms hasbecome a staple in diets worldwide. Some species have ornamental value, whileothers serve a functional purpose as storage vessels.
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- 22. Gill’s Golden Pippin 2024 YEAR OF THE SQUASH
- 23. Gold Nugget 2024 YEAR OF THE SQUASH
- 25. Greyzini
- 29. Hubbard Essex Red 2024 YEAR OF THE SQUASH
- 34. Long Pie 2024 YEAR OF THE SQUASH
- 35. New Zealand Blue 2024 YEAR OF THE SQUASH
- 37. Papaya Pear 2024 YEAR OF THE SQUASH
- 38. Peter Pan 2024 YEAR OF THE SQUASH
- 41. Silver Bell 2024 YEAR OF THE SQUASH
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- 46. Sunburst 2024 YEAR OF THE SQUASH
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