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I am a newbie pumkin (squash) grower and I have several fruits that are now large when do I pick them? any advice gratefully received
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Hi Strider
If the weather stays not too bad then pick in October
Welcome to the mad house!Shortie
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I was going to say when they're ripe but that wouldn't be fair to a newebie
Welcome to the vine Strider, you'll get used to us quick enough.ntg
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TY What colour are they when they are ripe?
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It depends for starters on the variety. Cobnut are usually a light orange,, Kabocha a dark green...
There's a great piece of advise on Squash from Peter in the below thread. Post #5
http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ead.php?t=2614Shortie
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