Hello, My Friends RandoPlants

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!

Find more and keep up with our projects at rplants.wordpress.com!

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/