I'll probably get to trying to store my winter squash this weekend, have to figure out the best spot, maybe in the crawl space under the addition, on the shady side of the house. What is optimal storage temp range? What should I store them in? I don't have any wire baskets, and I'm worried about critters getting at them -- we have mice in the attic, they probably find their way down to the crawl, too. If room temp storage will work, I can keep them in the basement to avoid the critter problem.

Appreciate any advice - this is all new to me. I have a bountiful harvest of squash and will be very disappointed if they don't store well.

BTW - they've been in the barn curing for a little over a week now.