Zucchini and yellow squash are both popular fruits, though culinary wise they are often referred to as vegetables by how they are prepared. Though they do share many similarities, they are also quite different. They make a great addition to your garden, no matter if you are an expert or beginner. So, continue to read to find out.
Though all zucchini is considered a type of squash, not all squash is zucchini. There are several different types of summer squashes that come in many different shapes and sizes. Summer squashes, including zucchini and yellow squash, can be eaten raw or cooked. Due to their similar appearance, zucchini and yellow squash are often confused. Summer squash grows quickly and is often easy to maintain.
Green zucchini is the most recognizabletype of zucchini. It has a rich, deep green color with a long, sometimes tapered shape. The flesh is white and has a mild flavor that can be slightly sweet.
Though both green and yellow zucchinis are squash, yellow squash is not a zucchini. Yellow squash comes in two different types, straight neck, and crookneck neck. Both varieties have fatter bottoms that then taper as the neck curves.