What problems did travelers face on the Nile? There were 6 cataracts that broke up the flow of the NIle. They made it impossible to sail directly from the Nile Delta south to East Africa without taking the boad out of water and carrying it. Because the river flows south to north, sails were needed to move the boat upstream.
There are 18 calories in 1 cup of sliced Yellow Summer Squash. Calorie breakdown: 8% fat, 67% carbs, 24% protein.
Both winter and summer squash are easy to grow garden vegetables that offer a wide range of culinary choices. Winter squash has a thicker skin with longer storing ability. Summer squash requires only 45 to 50 days for maturity but winter squash requires 70 to 110 days. Plant both types of squash seeds at the same time but take into account the maturity time span for each.