If you wound up the season with a bountiful squash crop and would like to have them last through the winter months, it doesn't just happen by accident.

Squash and pumpkin guru Jenny Thull, who is known for growing more than 500 varieties of Curcurbits family, says squash and pumpkins will last the longest if you keep them on shelves in a cool, dry and well-ventilated location that stays about 50-60 degrees.

Do not store them on concrete, she implores, it sucks the moisture out. It also helps to keep the stem intact.

Jenny says if the squash or pumpkin was ripe when picked, most varieties will store at least a month or so in proper storage. You’ll still be eating pumpkin in March!

The variety of squash and pumpkins also determines how long they last in storage. Thinner-skinned varieties

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