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squash is ripe when the color deepens or the skin
resists puncture from fingernails. Do not pluck
squash off of the vine. Leave a little vine attached
to stem to avoid breaking the skin with the help
of pruning shears.

Storing harvest. Summer squash can be
6. stored up to 10 days in the fridge, while
winter squash can last between 2-3 months if
stored in cool, dark and well-ventilated rooms.

Growing your own squash
is easy, rewarding and puts
fresh nutritious food

on your plate.

WHICHEVER TYPE YOU DECIDE ON, SQUASH
IS RELATIVELY EASY TO GROW IF YOU
FOLLOW SIMPLE STEPS:

Seeding: Squash seedlings are susceptible to cold
1. conditions. Preferably, you want to start seedlings
indoors 2-4 weeks prior to planting. When moving
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2.squash seedlings into moist, well-drained soil.
Squash requires full sun exposure for optimal growth. We
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depending on the variety. Some gardeners plant
two rounds of squash during spring/summer for the
maximum harvest. See your local garden center for
guidance on the best squash variety and climate.

Spacing. If your plant is a vine or bush variety,
3.ensure that there is enough space between each
plant. As a rule of thumb, vine squash should be placed
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