How do I know if a butternut squash is ripe?

Answer by  catman529 (809)

Any green stripes down the side of the squash should be gone; the fruit should be a solid tan color and the inside flesh should range from yellow-orange to orange. If you're still not sure, let the fruit sit on the vine till the vine dies before picking.

Answer by  wigglewasp (781)

You make sure that is not a bright yellow, and not too dark of a yellow. Tap on it and it should sound hollow.

Answer by  mommyofangel (87)

When buying any kind of squash, you should choose one that feels heavy for its size. That is how you know it is ripe.

Answer by  Huntress (1935)

Butternut squash changes color from a light beige to a deep tan when riped. The size should be 8 to 12 inches in length. Another indicator is that the green stripes on the rind should be very, very faint when it is ripe. If the rind is easily punctured with a thumbnail then it is too ripe.

Answer by  lou (792)

Most butternut squash has been cured, by the time it arrives at the supermarket. Butternut, as well as most winter squash cure naturally in about three weeks after harvest.

Answer by  sureshgopalan (38)

To pick out a ripe butter nut squash , its skin should be examined , it will be very firm and skin should not get punctured if you press your finger nail in to it and skin will not be shiny.it should sound hollow when you tap it and a ripe butternut squash appearance aill be golden tan in color.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

It will be a peachy color and it will have a hard outer skin on it and the stem will be like a pine green color.

Answer by  cherri (5)

The butternut squash must be a beige color and shape like a pear.When you remove the skin you get an elegant golden-orange color.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well, if it is tender to touch then you know it is ripe. Also pay attention to the color. A lighter color means the squash has become ripe and is ready to eat.