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Acorn Squash (Table Queen)

Acorn Squash (Table Queen): 85-100 days to harvest, 7-10 days to germinate, 36 inches between plants between plants, pH 6.0-7.0, hardy in zones 3-11. Fruit runs to about 1-2 pounds. Give it full sun (6+ hours) and 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture water.

Squash
85-100days to harvest
7-10days to germinate
Z3–11USDA zones
Easydifficulty
Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow when soil temperature reaches 65°F, or start indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds 1 inch deep.

Cultivation

Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
1-1.5 inches per week, consistent moisture
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil with good organic content
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Spacing
36 inches between plants
Height
1-3 feet
Season
Warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour
Dark green with deep ribs, some varieties have orange patches
Size
1-2 pounds
Shape
Acorn-shaped with deep vertical ribs
Flavour
Mild, slightly sweet, and nutty with tender texture

In the kitchen

Stuffing, roasting, baking, steaming, soups, side dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests
Squash bugs, cucumber beetles, squash vine borers
Diseases
Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, mosaic virus
Resistance
Moderate resistance to common squash diseases

Planting calendar by USDA zone

ZoneStart indoorsTransplantDirect sowHarvest
2——June – AugustOctober – September
3——June – JulyOctober
4——June – JulySeptember – October
5——May – JuneSeptember – October
6——May – JuneSeptember – October
7——April – JuneAugust – October
8——April – MayAugust – September
9——March – AprilJuly – August
10——February – AprilJune – August
11——January – MarchMay – July
12——January – MarchMay – July
13——January – MarchMay – July

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CornProvides natural trellis support and attracts beneficial insects
Bush BeansFix nitrogen in soil and don't compete for space
NasturtiumsTrap crop for squash bugs and cucumber beetles
MarigoldsRepel squash bugs, aphids, and nematodes
RadishesDeter squash vine borers and cucumber beetles
CatnipStrong deterrent for squash bugs and cucumber beetles
TansyRepels cucumber beetles and squash bugs
DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps

Avoid

PotatoCompetes for nutrients and may increase disease pressure
Aromatic Herbs (Sage/Rosemary)Strong oils can inhibit squash growth and development
FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of most garden plants

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g)
40
Protein (g)
0.8
Fat (g)
0.1
Carbohydrate (g)
10.4
Fibre (g)
1.5
Vitamin A (µg)
18
Vitamin C (mg)
11
Vitamin B6 (mg)
0.154
Folate (µg)
17
Calcium (mg)
33
Iron (mg)
0.7
Magnesium (mg)
32
Phosphorus (mg)
36
Potassium (mg)
347
Zinc (mg)
0.13
Selenium (µg)
0.5
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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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