These fresh-off-the-vine 898 squash are ready for curing! But what does it mean to cure, and why do we do it? Curing is the act of drying out excess moisture from squash skins (or ‘hardening them off’) so the squash can be stored for long periods of time without spoiling. If you dream of making risotto in December with 898s you picked in August, that extra moisture has got to go. Our farmers recommend curing your squash at around 80 ̊F for one week, then storing them in a space that’s around 50 ̊F with at least 50% humidity and good airflow. If you can manage higher humidity—up to 70%—you’ll be able to extend your storage even longer. 📸: @charliesandman #898squash #growdelicious