The essentials for living your best life.
The essentials for living your best life.
Discover the best companion plants for kabocha squash to deter pests, attract pollinators, improve soil health, and maximize your harvest. From garlic and dill to beans, corn, and sunflowers, these natural pairings help create a thriving, resilient garden.
Hubbard squash substitutes depend on texture and use, with butternut squash, kabocha squash, buttercup squash, acorn squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and delicata squash making the most practical replacements. The best match preserves Hubbard squash’s dense flesh, mild sweetness, and low moisture in roasting, soups, purées, and baking.
Grow flavorful kabocha squash from seed with this simple indoor-starting guide. Learn when to sow, how to encourage quick germination, and how to give vigorous vines the space and support they need for a delicious fall harvest.
Learn how to tell when kabocha squash is perfectly ripe for the sweetest flavor and best storage. From corky stems and darkened ground spots to proper curing and harvesting tips, discover everything you need for a delicious, long-lasting harvest.
Discover the best winter squash varieties, from sweet Kabocha and Sugar Pumpkin to versatile Butternut and unique Cushaw Green Striped. Learn how to choose perfectly ripe squash, store it properly, and turn each variety into delicious soups, sides, pies, and more.