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39 changes: 37 additions & 2 deletions growing/harvesting.md
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{: .important }
> Handling raw squash triggers dermatitis or "squash hands" for some people.
![A young C. argyrosperma cushaw fruit grows on the vine](../../assets/images/growing/immature-argyrosperma-fruit-200w.jpg "Sprawling young cushaw vine"){:class="float-right-third"}

Many parts of squash plants are edible, which means the harvest can begin early in the season:

- Squash vine tips are clipped and used as greens in cooking.
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{: .important }
>Select for good "winter squash" traits such as good eating quality and long storage by saving seeds from the best-tasting, longest-lasting fruits.
## Gallery

{% include embed_image.html
src="assets/images/growing/immature-c-argyrosperma-fruit-early.jpg"
alt="A young C. argyrosperma cushaw fruit grows on the vine with female flower still attached."
thumbnail="true"
caption="An immature cushaw near the earliest possible use as a summer squash"
%}

{% include embed_image.html
src="assets/images/growing/immature-c-argyrosperma-fruit-late.jpg"
alt="A young C. argyrosperma cushaw fruit grows on the vine"
thumbnail="true"
caption="An immature cushaw near the end of the harvest window for use as summer squash."
%}

{% include embed_image.html
src="assets/images/growing/c-argyrosperma-near-harvest.jpg"
alt="A cushaw nears full size, hanging from the vine"
thumbnail="true"
caption="The peduncle is starting to turn corky, but is still fleshy and hydrated. Therefore the fruit is not fully mature."
%}

{% include embed_image.html
src="assets/images/growing/c-argyrosperma-harvest-peduncle.jpg"
alt="A corky cushaw peduncle, 2 inches long, on a squash in storage"
thumbnail="true"
caption="1-3 inches of peduncle should be left attached to each harvested fruit."
%}

{% include embed_image.html
src="assets/images/growing/c-argyrsperma-fruit-in-storage.jpg"
alt="A loose pile of cushaw squash in storage"
thumbnail="true"
caption="Cushaw squash stored indoors over the winter."
%}
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# Cushaw Pumpkin Pie

![Two cushaw pumpkin pies cooling in the oven]( {{ '/assets/images/recipes/cushaw-pumpkin-pie/cushaw-pumpkin-pie-thumbnail.jpg' | relative_url }} )
{:class="float-right-third"}

There is a long tradition of baking desert pies from cushaw squash. In some areas, cushaws are even known as 'pie pumpkins'.

This recipe comes to us by way of Wheelersburg, Ohio, from Mark Kidd's grandmother. Grandma Gleim received the recipe in a community cookbook, titled "Peter's Pumpkin Pie". This recipe may have been historically created or promoted by a condensed milk brand.
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3. Bake 15 minutes, then reduce oven heat to 350 degrees and continue baking approximately 40 minutes. The sides of the pie will be set but the center will still be wobbly. A knife inserted 1 inch from the edge will come out clean.
4. Cool the pie completely before cutting and serving. Garnish if desired with whipped cream and nuts.

Pies should be stored in the refrigerator and will keep for a few days. You can also freeze a pie immediately after it cools down by wrapping the pie tightly in layers of plastic wrap.
Pies should be stored in the refrigerator and will keep for a few days. You can also freeze a pie immediately after it cools down by wrapping the pie tightly in layers of plastic wrap.

## Gallery

{% include embed_image.html
src="/assets/images/recipes/cushaw-pumpkin-pie/cushaw-pumpkin-pie.jpg"
alt="Two cushaw pumpkin pies cooling in the oven."
caption="In areas where cushaws are traditionally grown they are often the 'pumpkin' in pumpkin pies."
thumbnail="true"
%}

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