Spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo L. var. medullosa Alef.) is a member of the pumpkin family. It is a small, yellow, ...

Spaghetti squash (Cucurbita pepo L. var. medullosa Alef.) is a member of the pumpkin family.It is a small, yellow, watermelon-shaped edible gourd with a mildly sweet and nutty flavor. Cooking ...

The history of Cucurbita pepo has a surprising connection to the abolitionist cause. ... northern family farmer. The status of the squash rose to national prominence in 1863, ...

Winter squash offer more than just the popular pumpkin. Cucurbit family's fall offerings include many tasty options. October 19, 2019 at 1:44 a.m. | Updated October 19, 2019 at 1:45 a.m.

Pumpkins and gourds covered in warts are popping up in pumpkin-picking patches and farmers' stands across the country this fall. What's the story behind these peculiar pumpkins?

Oilseed pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo pepo Styriaca) have hulless seeds containing 40-50% oil. The crop can produce 0.5-1.4 tonnes/hectare of seeds, which are high in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E.