Day: August 5, 2022

Squash, Signature Produce From Greenpoint The squash family, commonly referred to as gourds, pumpkins, or squashes, originated in the New World, primarily in Mexico, with a grand variety of different species.There are around 20 species of wild squash in America from the genus Cucurbita family. Most of the domesticated squash we enjoy today came from merely five species (Cucurbita argyrosperma, Cucurbita ficifolia, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moscha, and Cucurbita pepo). The perfect name for a veggie that can easily be consumed right after being cultivated. The word squash comes from the semantic change of the word askutasquash, from the Narragansett Native American Tribe, which means “eaten raw or uncooked”. Squash was discovered by Europeans in the late 16th century. However, squash was already widely cultivated and appreciated by native Americans. In those days, squashes were baked, cut, and drenched in animal fat, maple syrup, and honey. It is believed that squash is one of the oldest crops on earth. Their domestication dates back around 8,000 years, 4,000...