Season: All winter squashes are harvested in September and October, but only Cucurbita pepo species go straight to market. The others are left to cure for a few weeks. Varieties: Most winter ...

Oilseed pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo pepo Styriaca) have hulless seeds containing ... of Canada are studying the organic cultivation of oilseed pumpkins -- the best varieties, weed management and ...

The seeds of certain pumpkin varieties (Cucurbita pepo L.) have traditionally been used to treat parasites, such as intestinal worms, and urinary tract infections (UTIs) The squash has ...

Warm season vegetables start long before summer warmth, and several develop most efficiently from seed which prefers direct sowing about now.