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What Is the Right Time to Stop Watering Winter Squash?

August 11, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

What Is the Right Time to Stop Watering Winter Squash?

Winter squash has a funny way of making gardeners second-guess themselves. One week the vines look like they could drink an entire bathtub, and the next week the leaves start yellowing while those hefty squash sit there looking suspiciously finished. The right time to stop watering winter squash generally comes when the fruit approaches full…

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