Boston squash

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  1. ridgiemum

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    Has anybody ever grown a Boston squash?
    Trying it this year for the first time and there's not a lot of info for help....
    I've got two vines and only one squash has grown, although there are still a few flowers. Squash that has grown is a big one.
    Cleared the leaves around it so that light gets in. Not sure if I should harvest it? Does it need to harden before use?
    Should I concentrate on the one that's grown and take off the rest of the flowers?
    It's a winter squash (I think) so am I being impatient? Should I leave it alone for another few months?
    Any help would be fab!
     
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      Thank you @mazambo thats very interesting.
      Definitely sounds like I shouldn't harvest mine yet though as the vines are still green and flowering
       
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      I'm glad it was helpful to you @ridgiemum
       
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