The first day back at school this week, found me, of course back in the garden harvesting lots of goodies. A fabulous pile of beans, beetroots, cucumbers, peppers and cherry tomatoes graced Mrs. Weed's front desk and was a wonderful talking point as children, faculty and parents passed through. The aroma of the fresh basil and parsley combined with the gorgeous, brightly colored zinnia and cosmos, only added to the sensory experience .
Back in the garden ....
Is this winter squash ready to pick?
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/how-and-when-to-pick-acorn-squash.htm
According to this great website (see above) sent to me by one of my lovely gardening gurus there are several ways you can tell that an acorn squash is ripe and ready to be picked. One of the easiest ways is by noting its color. Ripened acorn squash turns dark green in color. The portion that has been in contact with the ground will go from yellow to orange. In addition to color, the rind, or skin, of acorn squash will become hard.
Another way to tell ripeness is to look at the plant’s stem. The stem attached to the fruit itself will become withered and brown once the fruit has thoroughly ripened.
Definitely time to harvest and store these beauties in time for our Fall Food Tasting. Watch this space!
Another way to tell ripeness is to look at the plant’s stem. The stem attached to the fruit itself will become withered and brown once the fruit has thoroughly ripened.
Definitely time to harvest and store these beauties in time for our Fall Food Tasting. Watch this space!