Will squash ripen after picking if it is picked before it's ripe?

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

It depends on what type of squash you are trying to ripen. Some people put it in a brown paper bag with an apple for a few days.

Answer by  Ella22 (610)

Neither winter or summer squash will ripen if picked early. Summer squash will shrivel, turn discolored and then turn mushy and rot . Winter squash will stay firm for awhile and then it will normally get a rotted spot on it (usually on the side it is laying on) and turn bad from there.