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Pumpkins, Squash & Gourds

when to harvest ?

14 years ago

I have grown some nice pumpkins this year. 5 large ones in all. out of two plants my girls started from seed. only one turned orange, the rest are turning but not yet. my question is : we have had two heavy frosts , the leaves of the plant have died. it's too late for the plant i'm sure, but should i cover the pumpkins and leave them attached or cut them off ? I really don't mind green pumpkins but wondering if they would turn orange off the vine. thanks !

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Comments (4)

whitman
14 years ago
It is my understanding that if they have started to turn orange, they will continue to do so off the vine.
jomama3
Original Author
14 years ago
thank you so much, I will give it a try.
JoAnn
howden777
14 years ago
I have had a totally green pumpkin turn orange on my stoop before. Just leave it in the sun for 7-10 days, but protect them from freezing and they should be fine.
cyrus_gardner
14 years ago
cool sunny days are very good for the not-quite-ripe pumpkins to change color, like automn leaves.

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