Squash

Squash spans a remarkable range of varieties in a Growing Dome, from quick summer types like zucchini and yellow crookneck to long-season winter squashes like butternut, kabocha, and acorn. The dome's heat retention supports excellent squash production, with creative trellising helping manage the sprawl. From summer harvests to winter storage squash, dome owners are growing this versatile family in ways that supply kitchens through the seasons. Explore variety selection across summer and winter types, trellising sprawling vines, pollinator considerations, powdery mildew management, harvest and storage, and recipes from zucchini bread to roasted winter squash.

Dark green winter squash piled together
Hubbard and Hopi squash

Mastering Winter Squash: From Seed to Storage

September 29, 2025

Learn how to grow Winter squash in a dome greenhouse. Winter squash grows on a vine, has a longer, frost-free growing season (75-100 days or longer) and is harvested after it matures. These types of squash have a hard, thick skin that will store for a longer period, hence the name winter squash.

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various raw ingredients on a cutting board ready to make ratatouille: fresh tomatoes, eggplant, herbs, peppers, and zucchini

Southwest Ratatouille: A Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish

September 19, 2025

Discover Southwest Ratatouille! This flavorful twist on a classic dish that uses green chiles and helps you enjoy abundant summer veggies. Find the recipe here!

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pumpkin plants growing in a growing dome greenhouse

Growing Pumpkins In a Greenhouse: As Easy as Pumpkin Pie

October 4, 2023

Pumpkins take between 80-120 days to mature and should only be picked once fully mature. Do not rely on their size to determine maturity though. When they mature the leaves of the plant will die back and the skin will be hard. The skin will also turn a deeper, solid color and the stem will harden.

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Quinoa Crusted Summer Squash

September 9, 2022

Tis the Season For Squash and Zucchini. This is one of our favorite ways to make a delicious and easy side dish for any grilled protein!

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Butternut Squash Soup

The World’s Best Butternut Squash Soup

November 6, 2021

This is the time of year that we are all looking for those soothing, warm us up, type recipes, to help acclimate to the changing cold temperatures outside. This soup says fall flavor as much as pumpkin spice! This recipe is creamy, vegan, nourishing, and is full of cozy fall flavors. It's the ultimate comfort food to keep you full & warm this season. It can be frozen or stored in the fridge for up to a week. If you do have any leftovers, it's easy to reheat for a quick lunch on a cold afternoon.

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Pumpkin squash risotto topped with grated cheese and sage leaves in an orange bowl

Savor Autumn with a Hearty Pumpkin Squash Risotto Everyone Will Love

October 1, 2019

Embrace the flavors of autumn with our luscious Pumpkin Squash Risotto, a dish that captures the essence of harvest season in every velvety bite. As the leaves change and the cool air hints at winter's arrival, this risotto is your ticket to warmth, comfort, and the irresistible aroma of seasonal herbs and squash.

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