Squash Seeds - Winter - Table Queen Acorn

Growing Table Queen Acorn Squash Garden Seeds

Sowing & Growing:

Sow Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash seeds in either late summer or early fall before your region's first frost. As long as the temperature is 60°, you can directly-sow acorn squash in hills. Water winter squash daily and deeply, as squash has shallow root systems. It's recommended to lay down mulch, as squash plants need to stay moist in order to thrive. Winter squash like Table Queen Acorn varieties, are annual heirlooms that grow best with a well-rounded fertilizer. Even though acorn squash varieties are a warm season annual, non-GMO Table Queen crops can be planted year round in temperate climates. Cucurbita pepo var. turbinata types need workable soil and warmer conditions in order to thrive, but can also tolerate a light fall frost. As acorn squash are part of the diverse Cucurbitaeae family, winter squash like Table Queen types develop hard shells that are ideal for storing over winter.

Harvesting:

Harvest non-GMO acorn winter squash 80-85 days from the sowing date or once the solid rinds turn into their rich color. Detach Table Queen Acorn Winter Squash plants from their vine with a knife or gardening shears. Squash crops tend to grow best while they're still attached to the vine. If you're faced with difficulties before harvesting season, either cut the squash from their vine or use tarp to cover your plants. Be sure to pick winter squash from their vine as soon as they've grown 4-5" wide and just before the first frost. As the holidays approach, imagine all of the dishes that 1 lb acorn squash offers! With bright-yellow fruit and forest-green rinds that can be baked into either sweet or savory dishes. Store your heirloom squash over winter by curing them in a cool location.

Facts:

Although Acorn Squash or Cucurbita pepo var. turbinata types are technically winter squash varieties, they are also related to summer squash, which make up the diverse Cucurbitaceae family.