John M

You should refrigerate delicata squash if you want it to last longer after it’s been cut.   But if your delicata squash is still whole and uncut, refrigeration isn’t always the best move.   Delicata squash is a winter squash with thin, edible skin, which makes it a bit more delicate than butternut or acorn … Read more

You should refrigerate acorn squash only after it has been properly cured, and even then, only for specific purposes.   If you’re wondering whether you should refrigerate acorn squash, the short answer is yes, but timing is everything here.   Acorn squash is a winter squash, and like most winter squash, it actually prefers cool, … Read more

Yes, you can put garlic in butternut squash soup, and it’s actually one of the best ways to deepen the flavor.   Garlic adds a warm, savory note that balances the natural sweetness of the squash without overpowering it.   If you’ve been wondering whether garlic belongs in butternut squash soup, the short answer is … Read more

Yes, you can put fresh squash in the fridge, and for many types of squash, that’s actually the best place to keep it fresh for longer.   But here’s the catch: not all squash should go in the fridge right away, and how you store fresh squash depends on whether it’s summer squash or winter … Read more

You can plant squash in mounds, and it’s actually one of the oldest and most traditional ways to grow them.   But whether you should plant squash in mounds depends on your soil, your climate, and how much space you have.   If you’ve ever seen pictures of sprawling squash vines climbing over big hills … Read more

You don’t have to peel zucchini and squash before cooking, and in most cases, you actually shouldn’t.   The skin is thin, tender, and completely edible, especially on younger zucchini and summer squash.   It also holds most of the fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, so peeling strips away a lot of the good stuff.   … Read more