First, you need to know which team your squash is playing for. This isn’t just garden trivia; it’s the key to the whole timeline. Summer squash (like zucchini and yellow crookneck) are the fun, soft-skinned socialites of the bunch.
Winter squash (like butternut, acorn, and spaghetti) are the rugged, thick-skinned hermits. They were literally built for hibernation. See? Nature gave us a cheat code.
Once you know your squash type, the fridge becomes your ally, not your enemy. Let’s break it down, shall we?