For the beginning gardener the difference between Summer and Winter Squash is that the winter have hard skins that make them able to be stored for the winter.

You have it all with this winter squash, beautiful as autumn decoration, delicious meat and stores beautifully for 2 months.

Please start squash directly in your garden as it hates being transplanted.

As the name implies these squash is so sweet you can make luscious pies from it.

Cucurbita maxima