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What kind of squash is this? And how will I tell when it's mature enough to eat?
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What kind of squash is this? #876586
Asked July 09, 2024, 8:50 PM EDT
What kind of squash is this? And how will I tell when it's mature enough to eat?
Howard County Maryland
Expert Response
Winter squash are ready to harvest when the rind is hardened and it's difficult to indent it with a fingernail.
The light-colored squash in the background resembles a striped cushaw and the squash in the foreground could be a buttercup or kabocha type. Are they growing on the same plant? Is this a volunteer plant?
Growing Winter Squash in a Home Garden | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu)
Winter Squash | Home Vegetable Gardening | Illinois Extension | UIUC
Take a look at the images here:
22 Varieties of Winter Squashes You Can Grow in Your Garden (thespruce.com)
Len
The light-colored squash in the background resembles a striped cushaw and the squash in the foreground could be a buttercup or kabocha type. Are they growing on the same plant? Is this a volunteer plant?
Growing Winter Squash in a Home Garden | University of Maryland Extension (umd.edu)
Winter Squash | Home Vegetable Gardening | Illinois Extension | UIUC
Take a look at the images here:
22 Varieties of Winter Squashes You Can Grow in Your Garden (thespruce.com)
Len
