You don't have to worry about these vegetables going by before harvest time. The seeds inside them won't grow large enough to trigger the plant's stop-production mechanism until there's plenty of fruit already on the vines. Wait until all the vines die or until right before the first frost to harvest your winter squash and pumpkins.
Winter squash are designed to last a long time in storage. But some basic principles will get you started with confidence. Winter squashes keep best if stored in a cool, dry, dark spot. Pumpkins also store well for months at a time.
NGA's Executive Director, Dave Whitinger, shares his personal favorite cool-weather crops to grow. You're sure to see some old favorites in this list, and maybe learn about some new ideas for this fall!
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