Amy Goldman is preserving the agricultural heritage and genetic diversity of heirloom fruits and vegetables.

The best way to lengthen the postharvest life of pumpkins and winter squashes is to store them at a happy medium between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, with a relative humidity of 50 to 70 percent. These conditions, often found in basements, keep respiration and loss through shrinkage to a minimum and preserve color and quality. Read more →