How to Harvest Squash

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Harvest squash by cutting the stem and leaving 1 to 2 inches. Harvest your squash when the spot that is touching the ground turns a cream color.

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Melody Dawn has been writing since 2004. Her work has appeared in the "Gainesville Times," "Player's Press" and USA Today. Her writing focuses on gardening, home improvement, travel, sports, business, parenting and education. Dawn holds a Master of Business and is working on a Master of Journalism.

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