Squash (Winter) - Acorn Table Queen (seeds)
The Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash is a delightful variety of winter squash.
Overview
Ease of Growing: Moderate
Days to Maturity: 58-90 (Spring/Summer)
Growing Habit: Vine
Hardiness: Tender
Cultivar Type: Open Pollinated
Growing Conditions: Warm, Hot
Outdoor Growing Temperature: 60°F - 90°F
Min Outdoor Soil Temperature: 65°F
Light: Requires a minimum of 6 hours of sun daily (Warm, Hot)
Water: High water needs
Feeder: Heavy feeder
Suitability: Thrives in high heat and needs ample space
Small Gardens: Yes
Containers: Not suitable for containers
Attracts Beneficial Insects: No
Color: Dark green
Fruit Size: Approximately 6 inches
Plant Height: 10-12 inches
Plant Diameter: 24-36 inches
Hardiness Zone: 3-12
Disease Resistance: Not specified
Taste Profile: Smooth and delicious
Fruit Description
- Ribbed fruit with a hard, green rind
- Weighs 1-2 pounds
- Sweet flesh ranging from light-yellow to deep-orange
Growing Tips
Leave the squash on the vine until fully mature.Harvest before frost, leaving part of the stem attached to the fruit.This heirloom acorn squash is not only easy to grow but also great for storage. Its sweet, golden-yellow flesh is perfect for baking, and it keeps well.
Enjoy the bounty from your garden!