Will pumpkins turn orange if you pick them off the vine?

Question

My pumpkin vines have taken over the yard! I already cut one off the vine it was completely orange, the other ones are turning orange but still have green on them, if I take them off the vine well they turn orange? I would like to mow off the vines that are all over the yard that's why I ask. Thanks!

Answer 1

its possible to turn orange if you let them ripen

Answer 2

I doubt it.  they need the vine....Cute avator!

Answer 3

you gotta let them ripen on the vine.