How to choose the best:
Butternut Squash

AKA: CROOKNECK SQUASH

Touch

First and foremost: look for a squash thats heavy for its size. Thats going to be your single best sign of quality.

Past that, you’re looking for a really firm texture across the flesh of the gourd.

See

You’re looking for a dull colored skin, as a shiny appearance can be a sign of immaturity on the gourd.

Look for a nice consistent color across the squash’s exterior, without too many rough or scaly blemishes.

Some more details:

How to store

So long as its not cut open, definitely keep your squash out of the fridge, and it’ll keep perfectly at room temperature for a few weeks.

When it's in season

Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.