squash

PRESENTATION :
Originally from America, squash is part of the Cucurbitaceae family and the Cucurbita genus.
There are many species and varieties of squash which have different terms such as pumpkin, pumpkin, giraumon, colocynth, calabash, etc. Among these varieties, four of them: cucurbita, pumpkin, butternut squash and pumpkin squash. Siam have countless shapes and colors and a great diversity of sizes.
They are generally cultivated for their edible flesh and for their oilseeds. They are used in cooking as a vegetable. They can be salty or sweet. Their bark is also used as food for animals.
CULTURE :
Forage plants, squash grow on the ground, under large green leaves. They are orange to white in color.
Generally, squash are sown at the beginning of spring, every week until mid-July to benefit from a production spread from mid-June to the end of October. They are harvested in the fall and sold until spring. Therefore, they are available all year round.
The category which has a ribbed and plump shape is sold whole or in slices. Its weight can reach 100 kilograms.
Unfortunately, diseases and pests can affect their harvest.
Let us add, finally, that squash can be stored for a long time, up to six months or more, depending on the location.
USE :
Squash is a low-calorie vegetable that can fit into any diet.
It can be eaten in various kinds: from soup to gratin through all kinds of recipes as varied as rich, savory or sweet. In particular, mixed with couscous sauce, cooked into puree or prepared into jam.
Derived products, preparations made from their flesh or seeds, squash can be used to relieve prostate problems, prevent dental caries and balance unsaturated fatty acids.
In certain regions of the world, consumers of this vegetable – fruit cook exotic preparations during friendly gatherings.
BENEFITS OF SQUASH:
Squash concentrates beta-carotene, contains vitamins (A B, K, among others), rich in fiber and hydrating (water content: 92%).

NOTE:
ZUCCHINI
Zucchini is a variety of flowering plants in the Cucurbitaceae family, like squash but smalle