11 Tasty and Easy to Grow Squash Varieties

11 Tasty and Easy to Grow Squash Varieties

Choosing the right squash variety for next season can help you grow an exceptional crop. Select types that match your climate and gardening goals, and you’ll be well on your way to a bountiful harvest.

With a storied history dating back over 8,000 years, squash is one of the longest cultivated food plants, originating among the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

It wasn’t until the 1500s that Europeans mentioned squash in their writings, but people have been eating and breeding it for a long time.

Due to their ease of growth and cross-breeding, new varieties are popping up all the time, and as long as you’re not wary of toxic squash syndrome, you could breed your own varieties, too.

Author summary: Easy squash varieties for gardening.

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Modern Farmer Modern Farmer — 2025-11-03