How do you water a butternut squash?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you water a butternut squash?
2. How do you freeze butternut squash easily?
3. What raw vegetables freeze well?
4. How should vegetables be prepared before freezing?
5. How long does fruit last in the fridge?
6. Can celery be frozen for later use?

How do you water a butternut squash?

A dripper or soaker hose is the best method for watering butternut squash, allowing the water to slowly seep into the soil where the roots can drink it up. If watering by hand, make sure to water at the base of the plant. Avoid getting the leaves wet, as this allows for disease and pests to move in.

How do you freeze butternut squash easily?

The best way to freeze raw butternut and other varieties of winter squash is in one-inch cubes, after first peeling it and removing the seeds. Peel and cut the squash into one-inch chunks. Spread the pieces in a single layer on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer.

What raw vegetables freeze well?

You can freeze almost anything. The best vegetables to consider are corn, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green beans, squash and winter greens such as spinach, kale, chard and collards. Onions, peppers, celery and herbs can also be frozen.

How should vegetables be prepared before freezing?

Wash vegetables thoroughly in cold water, lifting them out of the water as grit settles to the bottom of the washing container. Sort according to size for blanching and packing. Blanching (scalding vegetables in boiling water or steam for a short period of time) is a must for almost all vegetables to be frozen.

How long does fruit last in the fridge?

Recommended fruit storage times in the fridge:

Apples	3-4 weeks
Apricots (ripe)	4-5 days
Avocado (ripe)	3-5 days
Blueberries	1-2 weeks
Cherries	4-7 days

Can celery be frozen for later use?

Celery can be frozen without first being blanched but this extra, easy step helps preserve the veggie's color, flavor and texture. Blanching also gives celery more staying power, so it can be frozen for up to a year—unblanched celery can only be frozen for up to two months.