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grannyjanny

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Ripe squash
« on: September 13, 2009, 07:51:58 »
What colour should Kabocha squash be when ripe? I saw some in the supermarket & they were described as green kabochas, they were quite small compared to the ones we have grown & ours are starting to turn orange underneath.
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realfood

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Re: Ripe squash
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2009, 20:19:37 »
If you do a google search, it appears that there are both green and orange skinned varieties.
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Re: Ripe squash
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2009, 21:45:39 »
I think the general rule for all winter squash is to leave them on the vine till the foliage has died back - unless, of course, frost is forecast.

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Re: Ripe squash
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2009, 22:09:27 »
I picked a Festival today. I sounds hollow and the stem was like cutting wood. so should be ready.. will report back tomorrow once I have feasted upon its roasten flesh.....
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Re: Ripe squash
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2009, 09:08:54 »
my Kabocha are green, I'm just waiting for the stems to dry before harvesting.
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