Sure, tomatoes are the rock stars of the garden—flashy and popular, but they often don't last long. But, oh, squash! You come in so many different flavors and textures, and you last a long, long time. How could we not love you? If you're growing squash yourself, just a few plants will bear enough for your family with plenty leftover for sharing with the neighbors. And there are hundreds of different kinds, typically divided into summer squash and winter squash. What's the difference? "Summer squash is harvested in the warm weather months and doesn’t store for long,” says Josh Kirschenbaum, vegetable account manager at PanAmerican Seed. "Winter squash is harvested in the fall and has a hard rind, which allows it to keep well for months.”