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Rivergirl_2007
True Blue Farmgirl
332 Posts
Shirley
Karnak
IL
USA
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 Posted - Aug 05 2011 : 06:57:15 AM
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| I planted spaghetti squash for the first time this year and wondered if there is a way to preserve it for future use. I am getting much more than we can eat immediately. |
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2011 : 08:34:04 AM
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I wish I could say the same thing! Our spaghetti squash started out great, and then the plants turned yellow and wilty. Out of four plants, I'm getting a total of 4 squash!!
Just make sure it is cured well on the vine before you harvest it. Don't pluck it when it is green. Once it turns a nice yellow color then you can harvest it and it should keep in a nice, cool, dark place for a good long time.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
A Beehive is the ultimate Home Sweet Home
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2011 : 4:06:43 PM
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I don't have a root cellar or pace for storage other than our freezer. I cooked mine and took a fork to it and after it was cooled I placed it in freezer bags and froze it. I haven't had any problems with it and it tastes just as good to me :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2011 : 7:49:11 PM
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Mine kept nicely all fall and winter in my basement, dry and cool there. I was still eatin them in February!
By the way, try them with chili on them! I bake them till nearly done, spoon chili in them for the last 15 minutes or so, then top with a little shredded cheese for last 5 minutes or so. Yummy!!!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Aug 06 2011 : 07:47:44 AM
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You don't need a root cellar for winter squash. It actually handles warmer temps better. Several books just say to put it on your counter. I stashed my spaghetti squash under the stairs and still have some from last year! Yup it's time to clean it out. Too hot they will turn on you so you don't want them in direct sun or in your kitchen if you keep your house very warm through the winter but they are a bit forgiving. If yours are ready now find a dark place along the north side of the house to stash them. Don't freeze!! That doesn't work.
Good luck,
Laurie
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schoolmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amy
WI
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2011 : 8:14:20 PM
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we just stored our on a shelf in the basement. they kept just fine all winter.
I dont' know if we'll have a good crop this year or not, last year we got only 1 squash! |
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Rivergirl_2007
True Blue Farmgirl
332 Posts
Shirley
Karnak
IL
USA
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Posted - Aug 07 2011 : 10:39:18 AM
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| Thank you to everyone! I had no idea I could just store them. Right now I only have about 6 off of 3 vines, but it looks like more are to come. |
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
1360 Posts
Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Aug 07 2011 : 2:32:39 PM
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I'm surprised you are already harvesting. I leave mine until nearly Oct or close to first frost. I don't know if there is a difference in shelf life if you leave them or not. I cut them off the stem and leave them a few days in the field before picking them up and then into storage.
Laurie
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Rivergirl_2007
True Blue Farmgirl
332 Posts
Shirley
Karnak
IL
USA
332 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2011 : 06:10:15 AM
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| I can't thank you all enough. My vines were dead so I picked what was left. Is it typical to get so few. I had three plants and got 3 large squash and three about the size of an overgrown baseball. |
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Montrose Girl
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm
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Laurie
Montrose
CO
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Posted - Aug 30 2011 : 07:05:10 AM
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not usually. you will get more. It may just be your conditions this year. It's been odd all around.
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Aug 30 2011 : 08:19:53 AM
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My whole squash bed is a disaster. Within days the plants got all wilty and dead looking I have exactly one miniature pumpkin, 3 spaghetti squash, 2 yellow crookneck and one miserable little gourd.
I can't figure out what happened. I still have huge blossoms everywhere and I do have bees pollinating, but practically no real amount of squash.
Should I leave the spagh squash on the vine until yellow or just go ahead and clean out the messy beds?
Melody
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Farm Kitchen: Spaghetti Squash |
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Spaghetti Squash
