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When to Harvest Butternut and Acorn Squash for Best Flavor

Harvest when green stripes fade and skin turns tan/orange. Skin should resist fingernail pressure.

Timing

  • Seed packet says 75–80 days to maturity.
  • Pick 1 week early for tender, sweet flesh.
  • Cut with 2" stem; handle gently.

Early harvest also stimulates more production.

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