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Pumpkins turn orange off the vine due to a process called carotenoid accumulation, where the pigment in the pumpkin skin changes color in response to sunlight and temperature changes.

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Why will pumpkins turn orange off the vine?

Pumpkins turn orange off the vine due to a process called carotenoid accumulation, where the pigment in the pumpkin skin changes color when exposed to sunlight.


Are pumpkins green before they turn orange?

No, pumpkins are not green before they turn orange. They start off green and gradually turn orange as they ripen.


Do pumpkins continue to ripen off the vine?

No, pumpkins do not continue to ripen off the vine.


Why will a pumpkin turn orange off the vine?

A pumpkin turns orange off the vine due to a process called carotenoid synthesis, where the plant produces pigments that give the pumpkin its orange color when exposed to sunlight.


Why do the grapes on the vine turn reddish and fall off before they get big?

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Will a green pumpkin ripen off the vine?

No, a green pumpkin will not ripen off the vine.


Will acorn squash ripen off the vine?

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Does spaghetti squash ripen off the vine, or does it need to remain on the vine to fully mature?

Spaghetti squash does not ripen off the vine; it needs to remain on the vine to fully mature.


Do grenadillas ripen after falling off the vine?

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