To store winter squash, find a cool, well-ventilated spot with lower temperatures between 50 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit to place them. A garage or cold cellar works just fine. Optionally ...

Scoop out flesh and enjoy. Winter squash has a much longer storage life than summer squash. Depending on the variety, it can be kept from one week to six months. The ideal temperature for storing ...

Yet squash is rich in both history and nutrition, said University of Missouri Extension state horticulturist David Trinklein.