Straightneck and crookneck refer to the shape of the squash.These are the most popular of the summer squash, shared abundantly by gardeners everywhere. Most are long and thin, and the skins are smooth. Zucchini range from dark green to medium green/grey and yellow.Here are a handful of those you might meet in the produce aisle: There are many varieties of squash-some slender, some roly poly, some straight, some curved. (One medium summer squash contains only about 32 calories.) The skin and seeds contains the highest concentration of nutrients (and flavor), making this vegetable top in nutritional efficiency. They're also a good source of fiber, and-with a water content of over 95 percent-they're very low in calories, too. Summer squash are a good source of vitamins C and B6, potassium, phosphorus and beta carotene.
In the U.S., Florida, California, Georgia and New York lead the pack. The largest producers of summer squash are the United States, Mexico, China, India, Russia and the Pacific Islands. Its delicate, tender skin and sweet flavor makes it a summertime favorite. Unlike winter squash, summer squash doesn't store for long periods.įor Native Americans, squash was considered one of the "three sisters," with corn (maize) and beans. The word squash comes from the Native American askutasquash, or "a green thing eaten raw." What makes a squash a summer squash-as compared to a winter squash-is that it's fast maturing, with a thin, edible rind that delights in the summer season.
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