Plan now to harvest and store pumpkins and winter squash

Plan now to harvest and store pumpkins and winter squash

Halloween may still be a few months away, but it's not too early to plan your strategy for harvesting and storing pumpkins and winter squash. Most pumpkins and squash are warm-season crops. They can be damaged when temperatures drop below 50°F. While the first frost is still a few weeks off in many areas, it's helpful to be prepared once cooler weather arrives. With proper storage, some...