Eastern Rise Kabocha Squash

Availability:  October-November

Storage tips: Winter Squash wants to be between 50-65 degrees. It stores best in a cool dry room in your house and should last at least into November and can last much longer depending on conditions.

How to eat: Basic winter squash preparation includes roasting. Heat oven to 375 degrees, cut squash in half, scoop out seeds and place face down on baking sheet or dish. Add ½ inch of water to the pan and roast for 45 minutes or until a fork pierces easily through the skin.

How to preserve:  FREEZE:  Roast the squash as noted above and put into a freezer container and freeze.  Perfect later for soups and purees.