> Hello, > > My butternut squash is turning from green to whitish-brown. When should I > cut it from the vine? How soon is it ready to eat? > > Also, I'd like to express my appreciation for this newsgroup. I learn a > lot from reading what people have to say.
You'll want to check for total ripeness first, as Dinara has described.
And you'll want to use a sturdy pair of pruners. The stems of butternut are
much harder than those of other squash.
Regards,
Bill
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Bill Morgan
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