Things You'll Need:
- Gardening Gloves
- Knife
- Knife
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Step 1
Harvest winter squash when the vines have dried and the skins are hard and can't be scratched with a fingernail - but before the first hard frost.
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Step 2
Harvest acorn squash when the spot touching the ground turns yellowish orange.
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Step 3
Cut the squash with a knife about two inches above the stem.
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Step 4
Store in a warm, dry area with good air circulation for up to six months. Store acorn squash in a slightly cooler and moister environment.
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Step 5
Bake winter squash, or puree them for cooking and baking. For longer storage, can, freeze or dry the cooked pulp.










