acorn squash color

My acorn squash that I planted are light green. The seed package show dark green like the ones in the store. Last year they were the same color. Any thoughts?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 06/29/2015 @ 1:09 am

You may be picking them too soon. Try leaving the squash on the vine a little longer. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/how-and-when-to-pick-acorn-squash.htm ^[1]

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