![]() ![]() The website also notes that the word squash comes from New England’s Narragansett tribe of Native Americans. According to the Library of Congress Everyday Mysteries website, presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew squash in their gardens. They reached Europe following Columbus’ exploration of the New World in the late 15th century. ![]() Squash are native to North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean and Hawaii. We also have some delicious ideas for preparing these ancient foods as well as tips for their cultivation during hot weather. Whether you’re interested in growing one, two or many kinds, Green Thumb Nursery has plenty looking for good homes. Those are conditions that squash - both summer and winter varieties - handle well. Planting vegetables during the summer requires choosing types that grow well when temperatures rise and tolerate the limited moisture of Southern California’s dry season. If vegetables could speak, members of the humble squash family might advise other edibles that summer is no time to put down roots if you can’t take the heat in the garden. ![]()
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