The most important thing to pick up in fall is, funnily enough, winter squash—acorn, spaghetti and, most importantly, butternut. Butternut squash is an essential ingredient for comforting soups ...

The key to knowing when to harvest spaghetti squash is to note down the expected days to maturity when planting and keep a close eye on the fruit’s color and skin as the time to harvest arrives.

Butternut squash is typically ready for harvest 75-100 days after planting, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Harvest when the squash has turned fully tan or beige and the skin is hard.

Summer squash can be difficult to grow in Carolina gardens. It prefers the cooler weather of springtime and grows best with daytime temperatures ranging from 65-75 degrees. There are a host of ...

Acorn, Delicata, Spaghetti: These types are best within a month or two of harvest. Butternut, Cheese Pumpkin: These types can be stored for 2 to 3 months. Buttercup, Hubbard, Kabocha, Red Kuri, Turban ...