Butternut Squash curing

[Artemis Platts]

In planting zone 6b, by the time I picked my butternut squash, it was too late to cure it outside. Temps are in the 60s, grey skies and frequent rain. So I guess I'll bring it in. How long might they last without curing?

 

[skinyea]

i am in 6b. i still have about 30 butternut squash on a rack outside. picked Monday. will store them inside in a few days.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Cure??? Not sure the term of Curing a squash Just picked up a huge butternut squash from an Amish farm up the street from me, its as long as my arm. made some of it for dinner last night with goat cheese , pine nuts and pasta. Right now baking off the rest of it to puree for freezing later, to have for pies, breads, or soup.

 

[Mr_Yan]

I've had my butternut squash in my living room for the last 2.5 weeks to cure.

I remember reading 2 weeks for curing a few years ago. I checked Johnny Seeds and they suggest 2 months.

I'd try mine now but we just haven't put it in the meal rotation yet.

 

[DirtMechanic]

Some say do not help them with a wash, rather separate dry and allow for airflow underneath. I am not able to follow northern advice due to the humidity here. Separate and dry- yes, but an anti fungal wash helps us due to our extremely high humidity. They will survive months this way.

 

[Esther Knapicius]

Was able to roast my butternut squash and made 4 containers of 2 cups each puree for the freezer. they will be used for soup, pies, or bread whenever. Still never heard of or know what "curing" a squash means. If I ever did buy a bunch of them, I'd have them sit out in the garage, but the local ones about are so big.