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Title: Best way to store butternut squash
Post by: kt. on October 03, 2011, 19:51:32

From my 10-12 plants i have 6 butternut squash that were harvested 4 days ago and now stored in a blue plastic tray in my shed. Will this be OK or should i be doing something else instead. ???

Title: Re: Best way to store butternut squash
Post by: realfood on October 03, 2011, 19:57:10

I would be placing them in a sunny window to dry off for a couple of weeks before storing them in a cool, frost free place. Many people got caught out last year when their sheds proved not to be frost free.

Title: Re: Best way to store butternut squash
Post by: BarriedaleNick on October 03, 2011, 19:57:27

They wont like it if they get too cold - mine turned to mush in the shed last year after the early cold snap..

Title: Re: Best way to store butternut squash
Post by: Stevens706 on October 04, 2011, 12:42:39

Some people disinfect them to help storage, I used the disinfectant for babies bottles on mine as it must be safe.

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