Squash

Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals

(Based on 100g in raw form)

Fiber	Calcium	Iron	Magnesium	Potassium	Phosphorus
2 g	48 mg	0.7 mg	34 mg	352 mg	33 mg

Sodium	Zinc	Copper	Manganese	Selenium	Choline
4 mg	0.15 mg	0.07 mg	0.2 mg	0.5 mcg

Vitamin A (mcg/IU)	Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	Vitamin B6

Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid)	Vitamin B12	Vitamin C	Vitamin D	Vitamin E	Vitamin K
		21 mg

What It Helps:

How It Helps:

Winter Squash: Acorn, Butternut, & Pumpkin

Summer Squash: Zuccini, Crookneck, & Pattypan

Carotenes found in squash can help against sun damage.
Pumpkin seed can help maintain blood sugar levels

Tips & Other Info.

Two types of squash: summer & winter.

Zuccini, crookneck, and pattypan squash are all summer squash. The seeds have been used to protect against kidney stones, high blood pressure, as well as urinary system issues.

Pumpkin, butternut, and acorn squash are winter squash

Gardening Tips & Info.

Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)

Planting Season

Harvesting Season

Pruning Season

Watering Schedule

Sunlight Exposure

Potted / In Ground

Winter Squash: Sow in summer (June) Summer Squash: Sow in mid spring (April)

Summer Squash: Late summer (July-August) to early fall (September) Winter Squash: Early to mid fall (September-October)