Have you ever seen a pumpkin that was a mix of blue, green, and grey on the outside? It might have been a Jarrahdale! Learn all about this delightful squash that originates from Australia!

And be sure to check out the first episode of Dave's youtube series, Buried Alive! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqhGevDZZYU&t=79s

Resources:

Hello, My Friends: S1E5: Hubbard Squash - https://soundcloud.com/user-870078240/episode-5-hubbard-squash

Buried Alive, S1E1: Quiet Harvest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqhGevDZZYU&t=8s

Jarrahdale Pumpkin:

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/growing-jarrahdale-35632.html

https://bathgardencenter.com/the-weird-and-warty/

Blue pumpkins in general:

https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Blue_Pumpkins_5485.php

Loamy soil

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/loamy-soil/

Muskmelon? Is that a stinky melon?

Dave knows, so if you want to find out, check out the episode!

https://web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp/palette/070729.html

https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/publications/vegetabletravelers/muskmelon.html

http://www.foodreference.com/html/a812-cantaloupe-history.html

Cover image: https://pixabay.com/images/id-387466/

Have you ever heard of the turban squash? It's an odd looking one! Dave has been learning about it, and is excited to share what he's learned with you now!

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Resources:

https://www.niu.edu/communiversitygardens/_pdf/Turks-Turban-Squash.pdf

https://blog.gardeningknowhow.com/tbt/turks-turban-squash/

https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Turban_Squash_1768.php

Did you know that banana squash don't taste like bananas? This is just one of many cool things that Dave the Scarecrow looks forward to sharing with you in the latest episode of Hello My Friends - your source for info about all sorts of cucurbits!

SHOW NOTES

Pumpkin Bits:

The Giant Pumpkin Man blog:

http://www.giantpumpkinman.com/

About the squash vine borer: https://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/opinion/the_stroller/the-stroller-don-t-let-these-insect-squash-your-garden/article_112430f1-0849-52c3-a9c1-4520afcead69.html

Research:

https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Banana_Squash_4587.php

https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Banana_Squash_14631.php

http://www.foodreference.com/html/fbananasquash.html

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-banana-squash.htm

https://www.melissas.com/Banana-Squash-p/194.htm

https://www.cooksinfo.com/banana-squash

Reviews: https://www.rareseeds.com/jumbo-pink-banana-squash/

Have you ever heard of the buttercup squash? How about Dr. Albert F. Yeager? Well, you can learn about both here in this week's episode of Hello My Friends, and have something cool to talk about on Monday!

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Show notes:

Pumpkin Bits:

It’s The Year Of The Pumpkin! https://www.messagemedia.co/millelacs/outdoors/home_garden/garden-corner-the-year-of-the-pumpkin/article_3684bcb8-424e-11e8-a1b1-a31a6362f9d7.html

Bellville St Fair Pumpkin Growing Competition - https://www.richlandsource.com/life_and_culture/bellville-street-fair-announces-pumpkin-growing-competition/article_1fb27022-6dc5-11e9-a9aa-c7141860b62e.html

Research:

Buttercup Squash:

https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Buttercup_Squash_7373.php

Green buttercup squash: https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Green_Buttercup_Squash_9655.php

Orange Buttercup Squash:

https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Orange_Buttercup_Squash_9656.php

https://www.melissas.com/Buttercup-Squash-p/195.htm

History of New Zealand Buttercup Squash - https://nzbsc.com/history-of-buttercup-squash/

Buttercup vs Butternut: https://www.erinnudi.com/2014/10/08/difference-between-buttercup-and-butternut-squash/

https://www.cooksinfo.com/buttercup-squash

Dave has lost his intro and outro music files! No matter, he is still ready to tell you all about the Red Kuri Squash!

SHOW NOTES

Pumpkin Bits:

“Growing winter squash in summer to store for winter months.”

https://www.ktre.com/2019/04/29/grow-winter-squash-summer-stores-colder-months/?outputType=amp

About Cucurbit Crumple Virus: https://thetandd.com/business/local/cucurbit-leaf-crumple-virus-threatens-watermelons-other-crops/article_3083b741-7e4f-5176-b893-d64e7002b808.html

https://www.growingproduce.com/crop-protection/disease-control/take-caution-to-curb-cucurbit-leaf-crumple-virus/?amp

Research:

https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Hard_Red_Kuri_Squash_4881.php&ved=2ahUKEwjVrbGW7PrhAhUPv54KHa4WBjgQFjAHegQIDxAi&usg=AOvVaw2aN2JgMNegDvcUzN9XIuWJ

https://spoonfulsofgermany.com/2013/10/31/the-alpha-squash/

Are you ready to learn all about the Carnival squash? Click play and enjoy a nice relaxing journey through the world of squash, with Dave the Scarecrow!

Show notes:

Theme music is “Way Down South,” recorded by Vess L. Ossman.

Pumpkin bits:

Durham Fair giant pumpking seminar: https://www.middletownpress.com/news/article/Durham-Fair-s-Team-Pumpkin-to-share-growing-13771865.php

Payson’s Pumpkin People - https://www.paysonroundup.com/events/payson-pumpkin-people-grow/article_f7475b5b-9abb-56c7-814f-d921296348c0.html

Research notes:

https://www.cooksinfo.com/carnival-squash

https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Carnival_Squash_998.php

http://clara.vrx.palo-alto.ca.us/works/pumpkin/Colors/multicolor/carnival/

About Ted Superak:

https://patents.justia.com/inventor/ted-superak

http://vscnews.com/tour-shows-ornamental-pumpkin-big-business/

Dave is back from his relaxing break, ready to dive right into learning again with you! This week, he presents facts about the Kuri Kobocha, also known as the Japanese squash.

Welcome to Season 2, and happy spring!

Welcome to the final episode of Season 1! Dave is celebrating by explaining everything he's learned about the Cucuzza gourd.

Links:

About Yayoi Kusama - http://yayoi-kusama.jp/e/information/index.html

Gourd coffee cups - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/03/17/biodegradable-coffee-cups-grown-bid-cut-plastic-waste/

About the Cucurzza gourd:

https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/squash/cucuzza_856.php

https://www.melissas.com/Cucuzza-Squash-p/199.htm

https://awaytogarden.com/pick-crazy-cucurbits-ken-greene-seed-library/

Growing Cucuzza:

https://www.gardenguides.com/how_10062223_grow-cucuzza-squash.html

https://www.chowhound.com/post/cucuzza-420631

Today, Dave is happy to share with you what he's learned about the Crookneck Squash, a very popular type of summer squash! Get ready to relax and learn.

Note: At 5:44.5, you can hear the tiniest bit of a meow, from a friendly cat who rightly thinks it's weird for someone to be locked in a room recording when they could be hanging out with a cat.

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Music: "Way Down South" by Vess L. Ossman

Pumpkin Bits Articles:

Pumpkin Else To Think About: http://www.hutchnews.com/news/20190226/pumpkin-else-to-think-about

Plant These Seeds In March In Southeastern Louisiana:

https://www.nola.com/homegarden/2019/03/plant-these-seeds-in-march-in-southeastern-louisiana.html

Research Links:

https://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-difference-between-summer-squash-and-zucchini-233337

https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Yellow_Crookneck_Squash_1242.php