Cucurbita pepo 'Acorn Table Queen'
Acorn Squash
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Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Acorn Table Queen') - Description
A medium sized, acorn shaped, vining type with sweet golden yellow flesh turning more orange in storage. Rivved, dark green skin. Ready 85 days after sowing. GARDEN HINTS: Leave on vine until fully mature. Gather before frost, leaving part of the stem attached to the fruit. Store for winter use at 45-55 deg. F in a dry place.
Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Acorn Table Queen') - Blooming
Male and female flowers bloom on the same vine.
Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Acorn Table Queen') - Growth
Warm weather, annual vine covering at least 25 square feet. The edible fruit can be long, small, and roundish ad green to yellow or with stripes. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate frost. Flourishes in hot weather.
Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Acorn Table Queen') - Planting
Plant seeds in sunny spot in the ground 1-2 weeks after last frost 1 inch deep and 1-3 feet apart near trellis or fence. The soil must be warm, 60-75°F (16-23°C).
Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Acorn Table Queen') - Pest
Slugs, aphids, and beetles.
Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Acorn Table Queen') - Interesting facts
The foliage is often prickly.
Acorn Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Acorn Table Queen') - Soil and irrigation
Maintain even soil moisture.
