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When do I harvest my winter squash – and how should I store them?

Harvest winter squash when the skin is hard and will not break under thumbnail pressure. Appearance tends to be dull, rather than bright like the summer squash at harvest-time. Spaghetti squash should be a golden yellow. Always harvest before the heavy frosts. Hazards of leaving the fruit on the vine too long include foot-traffic damage, […]