How can I ripen butternut squash after it has been picked?

Answer by  amber33 (1941)

We have grown squash this summer and after picking it from the garden, we have placed it inside next to a window in our kitchen and after a couple of days it is good.

Answer by  mmm (35)

Here is how to ripen a butternut squash. You can place the squash in a brown paper grocery sack and put it in a garage, pantry, or other cool area. The squash will ripen in several days. Even after they are ripe, they will be good for several months if stored in a cool, dry place.

Answer by  brian7754 (243)

You can ripen your squash by placing it in a brown paper bag (like a lunch bag) in your refrigerator with an apple. As the apple decays, it releases gasses that make most fruits and vegetables ripen.

Answer by  catman529 (809)

From my experience and research, they should ripen fine on the counter after a while, They say that butternut squash tastes best after 3 months of shelf storage.

Answer by  trouble (66)

you get a brown paper bag and put the squash in it.. or put it on a windowsill out of draft

Answer by  jamiec (74)

Put the butternut sguash in a brown paper bag, on or near a window sill so the sun shines on the bag at least some.

Answer by  JoeBarba (32)

It is not possible to ripen squash once it has picked, it will go rotten before it to long if left out.