You can determine when butternut squash is ready to pick by checking the color of the skin, which should be a deep tan or beige, and by tapping on the squash to ensure it sounds hollow. Additionally, the stem should be dry and the skin should be hard.
Acorn squash are ready to pick from the vine when they have reached a mature size, usually about 6 to 8 inches in length, and have a deep, dark green color. The skin should be hard and cannot be easily pierced with a fingernail.
Spaghetti squash is ready to harvest when the color is uniform and the shell is hard. Try to "cut" the squash with your fingernail. If it doesn't go in, the squash is ripe and ready to use. It should be hard to cut in half.
You can tell when to pick butternut squash from the vine when the skin is hard and the stem is dry and brown.
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You can determine when to pick butternut squash by checking if the skin is hard and the color is a deep tan or beige. Additionally, the stem should be dry and the squash should feel heavy for its size.
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Acorn squash is typically picked in the fall when it is fully mature and the skin has hardened.
To pick a ripe butternut squash, look for one that is firm, heavy for its size, and has a dull, matte skin without any soft spots or blemishes.
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