How to Pick Delicata Squash
- 1). Harvest delicata squash when the white portions on the rind begin to darken and develop an orange blush. The mature size of the squash varies between the different delicata varieties, so refer to the seed packet for details when possible.
- 2). Support the squash in one hand. Cut through the vine with shears, leaving 2 inches of the stem attached to the vegetable. The squash stores for longer with the stem intact.
- 3). Store the delicata in a dry, 55-degree-F location. Delicata stores for two or more months if protected from moisture. Check the squash weekly for soft spots or discoloration. Use the squash immediately if it begins to decline during storage.
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