Squash--summer

Summer squash are a subset of squashes that are harvested when immature, while the rind is still tender and edible. Nearly all summer squashes are varieties of Cucurbita pepo,^[1] though not all Cucurbita pepo are considered summer squashes. Most summer squash have a bushy growth habit, unlike the rambling vines of many winter squashes.^[1] The name "summer squash" refers to the short storage life of these squashes, unlike that of winter squashes.^[2]

Summer squashes include:

• Cousa squash, pale-colored Zucchini varieties purportedly of Middle Eastern or West Asian descent. Not to be confused withCushaw, a type of winter squash.
• Pattypan squash (Scallop squash)
• Tromboncino or Zucchetta, unusual among summer squash as being a vining plant and a Cucurbita moschata variety.^[1]
• Yellow crookneck squash
• Yellow summer squash
• Zucchini (courgette)
• Immature Ridge gourd luffa is used as a summer squash in India, where it is known as turai or dodka.

Yellow summer squash, a variety of summer squash

Patty pan squash (Scallop squash) or white squash

Egyptian luffa with nearly mature fruit

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

 Mar1, Mar2, Apr1, Apr2, Aug1, Aug2

Good planting time

May1, May2, Jun1, Jun2, Jul1, Jul2

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Feb2, Sep1

Comments:

Pick frequently to maintain production.

Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower
Zucchini	S[1]
Yellow Squash	S[1]
Luffa	Ex[1]

Notes:

 F = Failed

 G = Good

 S = Successful 

 Ex = does exceptionally well

[1] Dr George Brooks @ NxTHorizon Group