Summer squash like zucchini is enjoyed fresh off the vine in summer. Winter squash is harvested at the end of the season and stored for winter use.
Tahitian Butternut (or Tahitian Melon Squash) weighs 12-20 pounds and has a long, curved neck. It stores for about 9 months. Originally brought from Tahiti by a sailor in the 1960's. It has beautiful, spotted leaves .