- Author: Jeannette E. Warnert
Published on: October 7, 2010
The Sacramento Bee ran a comprehensive feature this week about winter squash, drawing information from a variety of sources including UC agricultural research reports.
According to the article, a significant difference between winter squash and summer squash is shelf life. Thin-skinned summer squash - such as zucchini and yellow crook-neck - should be eaten soon after harvest. In contrast, immature winter squash may be eaten during the summer, but can also be allowed to mature, stored for months and eaten in the winter. Winter squash should be harvested before the first frost, cured in the sun for a few days and then kept for up to...
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