I trumpet its virtues: These are monsters stored for winter and none have shown signs of sagging. The secret is a tough outer skin, nature’s way of saving the seed for the warm soil of summer. Cut off a foot- long chunk of seedless squash, peel and cook. The remainder will self -heal.
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Hello great article I’m going in Staten Island NY, how do you harvest the seeds? And how long will seeds last? TY
Growing in SI NY, how do you harvest seeds? These last 6 mos when they turn orange? How long do I leave them connected to the vine for the orange winter variety? TY
A good squash wii last all winter Crack it open in February or March and dry as many as needed *
The seeds wii germinate for roughly 3 years
* roast and eat the rest