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  2. Cucurbita argyrosperma - Wikipedia

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    As with other Cucurbita species, domestication involved genetic changes to attributes related to growing, handling, and using the plant. In C. argyrosperma, attributes affected by domestication and selective breeding include more uniform germination time; reduced size and abundance of irritating trichomes; increase in the size fruits and seeds ...

  3. Gem squash - Wikipedia

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    It bears notable similarities to Tatume squash or Calabacita, a Cucurbita pepo variety widely grown in Mexico and parts of Texas with a similar vining or climbing and fruiting habit [3] The dark green spherical fruit, when fully ripe, is about the size of a tennis ball. The young fruit is often harvested before it is fully ripe when it has a ...

  4. Three Sisters (agriculture) - Wikipedia

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    The process to develop the agricultural knowledge for cultivation took place over a 5,000 to 6,500 year period. Squash was domesticated first, with maize second and beans third. [21] [22] Squash was first domesticated some 8,000–10,000 years ago. [23] [24]

  5. Here's a Complete Guide to Different Types of Squash for ...

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    Cooking with squash is easy to do, especially in pastas, soups, and more. Look for these different types of winter and summer squash varieties.

  6. What to know about growing summer squash: Gardening column

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    Tips, tricks on growing summer squash in your garden. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us

  7. Serious about growing your own vegetables? Season ... - AOL

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    A successful garden starts with soil preparation. Then follow this calendar.

  8. Cucurbita pepo - Wikipedia

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    A common name is Texas gourd. This subspecies is mesophytic and native to Texas, primarily the southeastern region where it can be found in or near sandy riverbeds. [5] It is found only in the wild. [12] It is possibly a progenitor and close relative of the domesticated subspecies Cucurbita pepo subsp. ovifera, though they are native to ...

  9. Cucurbita ficifolia - Wikipedia

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    It has common names including black seed squash, chilacayote, cidra, fig-leaf gourd, and Malabar gourd. Compared to other domesticated species in its genus, investigators have noted that samples of C. ficifolia from throughout its range are relatively similar to one other in morphology and genetic composition.