What's your question? Ask

Acorn Squash

Q.FROZEN ACORN SQUASH

Zone 16923 | Anonymous added on November 28, 2019 | Answered

WE HAVE 3 ACORN SQUASH WE USED FOR FALL DECORATION. WE TOOK THEM DOWN THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING. I JUST CHECKED THEM AND THEY MUST HAVE FROZEN, THEY ARE SOFT. ARE THEY STILL USABLE? OH, I AM NOT SHOUTING, I JUST LIKE BIGGER LETTERS LOL.
THANKS

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
GKH_Susan
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on November 29, 2019

I don't recommend using them after they have frozen and thawed. This turns them to sludge, which attracts many types of mold and bacteria. They then multiply, and using them could pose more risk than necessary. I would recommend throwing these out.

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Acorn Squash
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK