How to tell if acorn squash is ripe

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When buying winter squash (butternut or acorn), here’s a helpful hint

to determine if it is ripe.

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There are many different types of winter squash, and each has its own

tell-tale signs of maturity. In general, look for a color change on the rind.

For example, the butternut squash changes from light beige to deep tan when

ripe. Many winter squash will develop an orange blush in spots, such as the

Acorn squash, which is deep glossy green with a yellow spot facing the ground.

When the yellow spot changes to orange, the fruit is ready to pick.

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/winsquash.html

Carol

CD 22 yrs SCD 5 yrs