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the cause of decay when the squashes are placed in storage. They 

 should be harvested before the time of hard frosts and stored in a 

 dry room where they will not freeze. Be sure that each specimen 

 has its stem attached. A temperature of 50° or slightly above 

 is most conducive to keeping squashes for a long period. 



1. Have you suitable conditions for the storage of squashes? 

 What are they ? W-VG : 429. C : 417-419. 



