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- Q.Acorn Squash Vines Taking Over - Can acorn squash vines be cut/pruned? Over growing small garden area. If so, how to prune?
- Q.My Garden - Is it an acorn squash or a pumpkin?
- Q.Acorn Squash - Does acorn squash start out white? I have squash plants coming up from seeds discarded last year and I am ...
- Q.Acorn Squash - Have you ever seen this? This acorn squash vine is 12-15 feet long. The last few feet of the vine ...
- Q.Acorn Squash - Is it normal for the inside to be pale yellow, almost white looking? The outside was dark green and hard.
- Q.Acorn Squash - I planted green acorn squash seeds (the seeds I saved from last years harvest). Plants are doing beautifully. But they ...
- Q.Harvesting Acorn Squash - No specific question. I dug growths out of my compost pile and planted them in a raised bed. Today I ...
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Landy371 on
August 12, 2016
Rhinebeck ny 12572Q.Acorn squash vines taking over
Can acorn squash vines be cut/pruned? Over growing small garden area. If so, how to prune?
Answered by
Alisma on
August 12, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can cut back the vines as needed with sharp, sanitized pruning shears. Be aware that this will reduce the size or number of squash produced because there will be fewer leaves for photosynthesis.
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- Asked by
valmiller on
August 17, 2016
mineral va.Q.my garden
Is it an acorn squash or a pumpkin?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 18, 2016A.Here are articles about growing both Acorn Squash and Pumpkins.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/growing-acorn-squash.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/pumpkin-growing-tips-for-halloween-pumpkins.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
gloriaf on
August 20, 2016
Seneca, MO 64865Q.Acorn Squash
Does acorn squash start out white? I have squash plants coming up from seeds discarded last year and I am not sure about the ones that are white now.
- Answered by
Alisma on
August 21, 2016
Certified ExpertA.There are white varieties of acorn squash available. If your squash were not white last year, it was possible that you had a hybrid variety that lost some of its hybrid characteristics when it went to seed. It will probably still be good to eat but will simply look different from its parent.
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jeffreyaludwig on
August 22, 2016
Winamac, INQ.Acorn squash
Have you ever seen this? This acorn squash vine is 12-15 feet long. The last few feet of the vine are flat and thick, like the ribbon cord found on some electronics, and it is producing lots and lots of female flowers. Only female flowers, no males.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 23, 2016A.I believe your plant is suffering from Aster's Yellows.
This is a disease that is carried unto plants by Leaf Hopper insects.
Your plant is showing a witches broom on the terminal growth of your vine.
I would recommend removal of the infected plant from your garden to prevent the spread.
These articles have more information for you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/aster-yellows-disease.htm
https://ipm.illinois.edu/diseases/rpds/903.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/witches-broom-disease.htm
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Don Warner on
February 12, 2017
Santa rosa caQ.Acorn squash
Is it normal for the inside to be pale yellow, almost white looking? The outside was dark green and hard.
- Answered by
Alisma on
February 13, 2017
Certified ExpertA.The color of the flesh might depend on the variety you have- some varieties do have almost white interiors. It sounds like the squash you had was ripe based on the rind, so probably the color is normal:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/how-and-when-to-pick-acorn-squash.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 15, 2017Q.Acorn squash
I planted green acorn squash seeds (the seeds I saved from last years harvest). Plants are doing beautifully. But they are producing whitish/yellowish acorn squash. Why? Never saw any other color for them before. Does the different color mean a difference in taste as well? Thanks for your help.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 16, 2017A.Saved seeds from a hybrid may not grow true to seed. The original plant was most likely a cross between something that you are now seeing grow in your garden.
The Squash may taste great, or not so great! A garden experiment!
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Padraig.tilley on
August 4, 2017
Milwaukee53208Q.Harvesting acorn squash
No specific question. I dug growths out of my compost pile and planted them in a raised bed. Today I started harvest mid sized acorn squash, a treat and a surprise for me. . I read Nikki Tilley's piece on squash. Thanks.
- Answered by
Liz Baessler on
August 7, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Congratulations! It's always great to find surprise treats in your garden! :)
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