Curing and Saving Winter Squash

Learn how to cure and store winter squash and pumpkins so you can process and enjoy them all year long. When cured correctly squash and pumpkins become sweeter over time. I also give some tips and ideas on how to process and use your cured squash and pumpkins. Don't just get stuck making butternut squash soup! Ttime stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:16 Why cure and story your squash 1:06 Wash squash and check for imperfections 1:48 Spray squash with a water bleach solution 3:00 Set in open air area out of direct sun to dry completely! 3:32 Store cured squash in a dark cool space 3:57 BONUS tips and ideas on using curved squash from Cynthia Love this video and want some Modern Gardener swag? Consider donating to Modern Gardener at https://www.pbsutah.org/DonateToModer... Our content is only made possible by viewers like you! Thank you! If you live in Utah and have a garden or garden project that you'd like to be featured on Modern Gardener, click here: https://www.pbsutah.org/blogs/modern-... Follow us on our socials! ▶ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/modern.gard... ▶ FACEBOOK:   / moderngardener7