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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 21, 2015
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    It is possible to save seeds with some stipulations.
    First if the original plant was a hybrid, do not save the seeds. They will not reproduce true to the parent and may even be sterile.

    2nd, you may have cross pollination issues. This link will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-seed-harvesting.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 30, 2015
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    Your Squash likely were just not ripe yet, they will go through a series of color changes.
    Here is an excellent article that takes you through the ripening process.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/spaghetti-squash-ripeness.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 9, 2016
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    You may have harvested your squash too soon.

    Watch for the color to change from creamy yellow to a nice dark, golden yellow.
    If there is any green left on the squash it is not ripe.
    If you can scratch the squash easily with your fingernail, it is not ready.
    A ripe squash skin should be hard and resistant to scratching.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/spaghetti-squash-ripeness.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 26, 2016
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    Leaves can become injured and damaged as the plant gets larger. Inspect the plant for signs of insects or disease.
    A more serious issue to watch for is Squash Wilt. Links below will help you identify this.
    I would treat it with Neem Oil as this acts as both an insecticide and fungicide.

    Refresh yourself on the care requirements and watering.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-spaghetti-squash.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/signs-and-treatments-of-squash-wilt.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 30, 2016
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    It does sound as if they were not quite ripe to be picked from the vine.
    This article does a very good job and helping you determine if and when the squash is ready to harvest.
    Find a nice sunny spot to put your squash in, this should help them ripen further off the vine.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/spaghetti-squash-ripeness.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 5, 2016
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    Leave the squash on the vine to ripen because they will not ripen properly off the vine. Your plants look like they still have enough leaves to support the fruit, but if it looks like the plant is not doing well, you can remove one fruit to reduce stress. They will probably do fine left alone though.

    It is usually not necessary to prune spaghetti squash, but you can remove individual leaves that are shading other plants. Squashes can get to be quite large, so plan a large space in the garden for them next year.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    October 5, 2016
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    A freeze will likely kill the vine and a hard freeze will damage the squash, so it's best to harvest them now. Depending how unripe it is, you may be able to ripen it off the vine. Here are some tips on ripening spaghetti squash off the vine:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/spaghetti-squash-ripeness.htm

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