So what's best practice when it comes to summer squash — like zucchini? You might be tempted to scoop out the zucchini's core ...

Though often categorized as a vegetable, zucchini is originally a fruit that grows out of a flower and contains seeds. It ...

"I always direct-sow zucchini seeds, meaning I plant them directly ... so you don't want to start too small. "Even compact squash plants grow large," says Holston. "I recommend at least a five ...