DELICATA SQUASH: KNOWING WHEN TO PICK PERFECTION

Ready to harvest your delicious delicata squash? It's a savory treat when it's ripe. Look for gourds with vibrant hues. They should feel sturdy to the touch and have a smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squashes that are yielding or are bruised. Remember: A fully matured delicata squash will have a deeplycolored stem. When your delicata gourd is

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