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Subject: Re: cutting squash from the vine
From: wtmorgan@pilot.msu.edu (Bill Morgan)
Organization: MSU
Date: Sat, 04 Sep 99 06:42:18
Message-ID: <MOD$990904.18256@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$990902.8789@rec.gardens.ecosystems>



In article <MOD$990902.8789@rec.gardens.ecosystems>, Jeff Grace
wrote:

> 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

--
Bill Morgan
"Those who do not learn the lessons of science fiction are condemned to
live them."

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