Why is My Squash Bitter?
...und called cucurbitacin . . . which can cause severe stomach pains. If the fruit are extremely bitter you might as well pull the plant up and start again because they will not likely become un-bitter. Cross-pollinated freak seeds are the culprit. And even reputable seed companies can screw up, especially with Cucurbitaceae. Glover goes on to note that mildly bitter squash could just be a symptom of stress: heat, cold or lack of nutrients. Have you...
