As we move into the last part of our growing season, winter squash, also called hard shell squash, is beginning to look ripe. These squash include acorn squash, butternut, buttercup, delicata and ...

Squash on these early dying plants will likely not be mature enough to eat. By early to mid-September, most of the larger squash on any given vine will be ready. Pulling dead plants can start anytime.