The vegetable squash harvest begins in July and lasts until September

The vegetable squash harvest begins in July and lasts until September.

The young fruits must not be longer than 15 up to 20cm. In this state, they still have a delicate skin and soft seeds and do not have to be peeled for preparation. Older fruits with an already hard skin are no longer suitable for making the typical vegetable squash dishes. One counts per plant with approx 10 to 12 fruits.

When it comes to squash, you only leave it on each plant 2 to 3 Fruits come to development and removed the rest, as soon as the first have reached the size of a fist. Edible pumpkins reach fruit weights of 25 to 50 kg, sometimes even above that. It is harvested before the first night frosts. If the fruits are not processed immediately, bring them in a frost-proof, airy space below, where they can lie for months. However, the pumpkins must be checked regularly, to prevent failures due to rot.