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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.

If you do a google search, it appears that there are both green and orange skinned varieties.

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.

Tricia

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.....

my Kabocha are green, I'm just waiting for the stems to dry before harvesting.