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Features
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Native
United States and Northern Mexico
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Vine
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Sensitive
About ["Acorn Squash", "Winter Squash"]
Cucurbita pepo
2 pound, glossy, dark green/gray fruits with distinctive longitudinal ridges and sweet, yellow-orange flesh.
Planting ["Acorn Squash", "Winter Squash"]
Plant Spacing
2 – 3 seeds per mound
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Vine
Planting Depth
½" – 1"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 10 mounds. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 3' – 4' |
| Seed Depth | ½" – 1" |
| Seed Spacing | 2 – 3 seeds per mound |
| Thinning | When 3 leaves, thin to 1 – 2 plants per mound |
| Germination | 5 – 10 Days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended except in very short growing seasons, 2 to 4 weeks before transplanting. Roots are sensitive to disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into the ground. Transplant when soil temperature is at least 60°F. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 70°–85°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest when the squash's rind is hard enough that you can't dent it with your fingernail and before first frost. Cut stem, (don't break it off) leaving 2" of stem attached, which keeps the squash whole, leaving no opening for infection. Though fruits are hard and may seem indestructible, treat them gently; bruising can spoil squash. Look for pollen-producing flowers that have long stems and harvest just before use (fruit-producing flowers have a very small, developing squash at the base of the flower and shorter stems). |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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12 reviews
- PhilipRated 5 out of 5 stars12/28/255 Stars
Great seed and fast delivery. Keep up the great work.
- Anna K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/1/25A fall staple-
Acorn squash is one of our all-time favorite squash. The seeds germinated well. Lots of blossoms. I am trellising the vines and several fruits are developing nicely. Can't wait for them to ripen!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/1/25Hey Anna K.,
We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your Table King Acorn Winter Squash Seeds are performing so beautifully! Good germination, lots of blossoms, and developing fruits is exactly what we love o hear! And smart thinking on trellising those vines - it's such a space-saving technique that also makes it easier to spot and care for those developing squash! It looks pretty cool too.
Your success with trellising will be so inspiring for other gardeners who want to maximize their growing space while still enjoying homegrown winter squash. The anticipation of waiting for them to ripen is half the fun!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- MONA A. H.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/20/25Acorn Squash
Started out leggy and then progressed to a would be nice plant. Blooming and then my favorite pest, squirrels and birds devoured it. I'm in the process of building an enclosed area for my fall planting. Wish me luck.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Container - Maureen B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/25/255 Stars
I placed my order and it shipped right away. I'm so excited to get planting this Spring and I love that it's all organic seed.
- JudithVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/11/245 Stars
Everything arrived on time, can’t wait to plant them!