There are certain types of squash that are classed as winter squash, these can include pumpkins, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, acorn squash and more. They all have a long growing season, being ...

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CORVALLIS – Halloween is still a faint dot on the calendar, but it’s not too early to plan a strategy for harvesting and storing pumpkins and winter squash. First frost won’t hit for several more ...

Pumpkins and winter squash begin to mature beginning in late September and continue to ripen into the cooler fall months. Examples of winter squash include Royal Acorn, Ebony Acorn, Table Queen, ...

A ripe spaghetti squash should feel heavy and have firm, golden-yellow skin. Spaghetti squash doesn’t ripen after harvest, so picking well is crucial. Avoid refrigerating raw squash; store it in a ...

It's time to start thinking about harvesting all those pumpkins and winter squash that you have been tending so carefully all summer. Proper timing of harvesting, curing, and storing will ensure that ...