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How big should a acorn squash be before picking it?
Carolyn:
It is not a matter of size, but maturity. Acorn is a winter squash. It is usually mature 90-100 days after planting. If you plan on storing them, the stem should be dry and hard and the skin should be tough enough that a fingernail cannot pierce it. You can pick some for immediate use before that time, but if picked to early it will have no taste.
Some winter squash can be picked immature, but I'm not sure that acorn is one of them - I tend to think not.
Elyse
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Elyse Grau
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I can answer most questions on vegetable and fruit growing, in particular those that pertain to the Northwest, Midwest and other cool areas of the country. I prefer to use only organic/natural methods and materials.
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