Harvesting Buttercup Squash

Question

We planted buttercup squash and they produced well, but we don’t know when to harvest them. Do they need to turn orange like a pumpkin, or do you pick them when they are green? Or is there some other feature to look for to assure their proper readiness?

Answer 1

For buttercup squash, you want to look for just about 1/4 of the squash to turn yellow or orange. It will also feel heavy for its size.