Yellow Squash
Summer squash can either refer to a squash plant with fruit that is harvested when immature, or the fruit itself. The word "summer" reflects their early harvest period and short storage life, in contrast to winter squashes.
Identity
Identity
General reference for identifying yellow squash.
Summer squash can either refer to a squash plant with fruit that is harvested when immature, or the fruit itself. The word "summer" reflects their early harvest period and short storage life, in contrast to winter squashes.
Used In Recipes
Substitutions
Acceptable
Seasonal Vegetables -> Yellow Squash
2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, green beans, butternut squash, potatoes, bell pepper, zucchini or yellow squash
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Seriously Good Vegetable Soup