As fall approaches many happy home gardeners begin decorating with colorful bounties from the garden, farmer’s market or local store. Yet, distinguishing between squash, pumpkins and gourds is not always easy. This leaves many home decorators wondering, “Is a pumpkin a squash or a gourd or is a pumpkin just a pumpkin? The Differences Among Pumpkins, Squash and Gourds In the simplest terms, we carve pumpkins, cook squash and decorate with gourds. Yet, the lines between these three terms are somewhat blurred. Not all pumpkins are grown for jack-o-lanterns and some gourds can be eaten when young. Let’s unravel this mystery by first talking about the similarities between the three. They are all members of the Cucurbitaceae family. In addition to pumpkins, squash and gourds, this family is also home to cucumbers and melons. As you may have guessed, cucurbits are herbaceous vining plants. However, some members like zucchini grow […]
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