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Everything You Never Knew About Squash And Pumpkins

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Breeding Better Squash and the Difference Between Gourds and Squashes

Dr. Chris Hernandez explores the process of breeding improved squash and pumpkins, discussing the differences between gourds and squashes, the kurkabit family of plants, and the distinction between summer and winter squash. He also addresses a listener's question about the difference between canned pumpkin and Hubbard squash.

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