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Step 2. Harvest winter squash in the autumn when the vines begin to decline and before autumn frosts occur. Mature winter squash vegetables are heavy and hard. Press your thumbnail into the outer rind and if the rind does not give to the pressure of your nail, the squash is mature.
Winter varieties take more room to grow but are a highly valued winter vegetable. Plant squash individually in small hills and, for winter squash, allow plenty of room for their long vines and large leaves to crawl along the ground. If ground space is limited, squash can be grown vertically on a sturdy trellis.