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You need to blanch it first. Blanching is: Putting the vegetable in boiling water for a few minutes. Place vegetable in a large pot of boiling water for about 4 to 5 minutes.Remove the vegetable and directly place in a bath of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and place in an air tight container or freezer bags and then place in the freezer.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoResearch shows some disagreement on this as regards all winter squash. Pick when a thumbnail will not easily penetrate the skin (if it does, use first) and or it reaches full color. Most squash can take a light frost, but not a full one.
Harden pumpkins by placing in a warm, dry place for approx. 2 weeks, and then store in a cool (like 50-not cold) dry, dark and airy location. I have read Butternut and Hubbard squash do not need to be hardened, and can keep up to a year. Acorn should not be hardened, and does not store as long.
Fuller directions here, http://urbanext.Illinois.edu/hortihints/0410c.html and good pictures here, http://www.stevenscountycsa.com/veggie-id/wintersquash/
Thank God for good food-and taste buds!
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Is butternut squash a summer or winter squash?
The spaghetti squash is a winter (hard skinned) squash.
Is spaghetti squash a summer or winter squash?
The spaghetti squash is a winter (hard skinned) squash.
Is butternut squash considered winter or summer squash?
it is summer spaghetti squash.
What is the weight of a bushel of squash?
Winter Squash is 50lbs Summer Squash is 42.
Is winter squash a fruit?
no
What is the difference between a yellow squash and butternut squash?
The yellow squash is a 'summer' squash and is perishable. Butternut is a 'winter' squash and can withstand unrefrigerated storage.
What is the Spanish word for squash?
Calabaza is for winter squash, and chayote occidental usually works for summer squash.
Which kind of squash is used in pie?
Cushaw ( a winter crook neck squash ) and Pumpkin.
What squash tastes most like pumpkin?
Pumkin is just one type of squash. Each squash variety tastes different. Some a lot different and some not so much. Pumpkin is a fall or winter squash like Hubbard squash, acorn squash and others. Zucchini and yellow squash are summer squash. The summer varieties are similar to each other and the winter varieties are similar to each other.
Where does winter squash grow?
The Planet: Earth! ;0
Are spaghetti squash seeds edible?
yes you cook them just like pumpkin seeds
What are the nutrients found in squash?
The nutrients found is squash differ between seasons. winter squash are the most nutrient dense; they are an excellent source of carotenes, Vit B1, B6 & C, folic acid, niacin, pantothenic acid, fibre and potassium. Summer squash contain more water, so they are less nutrient dense than Winter squash.
